Happy Thanksgiving!

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We hope everyone had a relaxing day for which they are grateful. I'm realizing the small things are big things to be thankful for. We had a laid back morning and I snapped some shots of the kids playing. Wanted to share these with you. This is what I hope to "remember" in future years. We have a little book that we write down things we are thankful for. Each year we try to represent the year and we also ask Vivi (as Isaac gets older we'll ask him too). Vivi was thankful for flowers and animals. I was thankful for good travelers on the way to Chicago and all the challenges of the year to grow us. Nick was thankful for his job. We also enjoyed candles lit, braiding Vivi's hair, watching a movie with our cousin.
This was the first year I attempted a turkey and it turned out okay, but I will spare you the details of the process which wasn't beautiful! We went to Nana and Papa's and enjoyed eating and hanging. That night we went downtown to see a parade of lights which was busy. Mostly the girls had fun with their new light sabers.
Our only hiccup is that Isaac did end up breaking out with you'll never guess...chicken pox. He got them from the vaccacine. He also had a reaction to some peanut butter so unfortunately he ended up in a bad way. However, he's a trooper and we're getting him taken care of.
I must say one other fun item. My sister, husband, Nick and I got to go see New Moon and it was so fun! I would recommend this movie (Twilight series) well over the first one. It is an interesting take on a love story that is very clean (written by a stay at home Mormon mom).

Isaac's 1st Farm Party

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Saturday following Isaac's party we celebrated with a little farm party. It was pretty lowkey but you know I like the special small touches. Vivi enjoyed helping me paint the fence. I really enjoyed stamping the ice cream sandwiches (cows and pigs). We went for this theme because it was so easy this time of year to decorate for and my parents have a little farm play room at their house which we borrowed a ton of goodies from. The kids really enjoyed the rocking horses and this small craft I found for a dollar- go figure! Enjoy the slideshow of fun.

Thanksgiving Program

At Vivi's school they do a really sweet Thanksgiving program every year. It's one of my favorite things about her little preschool and one of those things you dream about as a parent. They painted special shirts and she even let me braid her hair. Her class performed a little number which she practiced at home for me in full volume. I was so thrilled to see her sing with her class...and then. Well, if I could post a video I would. This would win me some money. I didn't hear one word come from Vivi but I think she was mouthing the words. It was cracking me up! Also, no dancing was coming from my coordinated daughter but rather some award-winning nose picking. It was classic!

Isaac's Birthday day

Happy Birthday sweet boy! Isaac turned one on Nov. 18th. Daddy made special mickey pancakes which he scarfed down for breakfast. Sissy got him a special book which he didn't much notice until I started singing along. We put out his little boy rocker from his Nana and Papa and planted some more pansies to try and fill our front bed. Nana made a special dinner for us and some chocolate cake. He did pretty good with this too, but we did have to hose him off afterwards. What a trooper. He had a little more fun opening a toy drum from them that night. Overall it was a sweet day and I got an extra treat on his big day- a walking boy. He really took off on his actual birthday walking the length of the living room and down the hall. It's still strange to see him toddling down the hall towards me. Can you hear the tears?