Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a great Thanksgiving week.  The Sunday before Thanksgiving my family came over to our house for a pre-Thanksgiving meal.  The food was great and we had a great time crammed around our kitchen table.  The cousins had a blast running all around  the house with each other. The only one not happy was Lucky (our dog)  he got to stay in the basement penned up so no one would be bothered by him.  I am sure he was thankful to get out at the end of the evening to clean up the scraps.  Thursday we went to Shawn's parents where all the family was there.  The food was great and the kids had a blast.  Grandma and Grandpa had them sleep over so we came home to quiet and peace and Lucky.  I got up (for the first time in my life) and joined the rest of the world of Black Friday Shoppers!  We met at 4 AM and headed to Walmart to claim our items. It was insane!  I can't believe the frenzy and the craziness when it was  5 AM.  We next headed to Target which had a line wrapping all around to the back.  We got in and were able to get everything we needed.  We hit several stores and McDonald's for breakfast and then to the mall.  I finally got home around 11:30 AM.  I had so much fun.  We were laughing at ourselves trying to figure out how to fit all of our purchases and our bodies in Stacey's car.   I had so much fun and the deals!  I am planning for next year already and saving my money!  Thanks Stacey for inviting me to join the party!

I had better let you all know what I am thankful for.  I could not let this great holiday get swallowed up in the food and the shopping.   I know it sounds so cliche to say that I am thankful for Shawn and the kids but it is sooo true.  I am so glad to have Shawn in my life to put up with my crazies and be my friend and think I am hot with braces on my face, a little 'junk in my trunk'  -so thanks!

I love Connor who is so sweet and obedient and helpful.  He so often gets pushed to the side because of the needs and attention his brother and sister have.  He is so creative with his legos and hot wheels. There is nothing he can't build with that stuff.  

Jake-is my trial and my joy.  He is the giver of great hugs and kisses.  He loves to be silly and make you laugh.  He is passionate!

Sophie-what a cheeseball!  She knows that she has us wrapped around her fingers.  She is our princess.  Life without each of these kids would be very lonely!

I love you all!