Much to be thankful for

Thanksgiving weekend was full of family and fun! Uncle David arrived on Wednesday and that is when the party began. I had to cook an amazing turkey after Matt bragged to everyone he invited how great it was going to be. Every try to cook something you really don't like to eat? So much pressure, but when the day arrived I awoke way before the sun to get the bird in the oven. Hours later as it was cooking and I was busy as a bee this is what my lovely family was doing. Chase and Sadi were glued to David's I-pad......

The rest of the gang was glued to football (poor David had kids literally crawling on him the entire day).

We also had Matt's Grandparents join us which made it extra special.  I didn't get any pictures of us actually sitting down to feast, I guess once I was sitting I wanted to stay there.  Kelsey did take a picture of "the bird".  Doesn't look to pretty but everyone said it tasted good.  For me turkey is turkey I could take it or leave it.

I did manage to snap one picture of Chase and Sadi toasting away at their own table.  I had plenty of chances since they toasted everything.

The best part of the day was just visiting and hanging with the family.

The rest of the weekend was spent shopping black Friday (much later in the day), and eating out with family.  I had to take this picture of Kelsey's breakfast the biggest pancake you have ever seen!! 

We also caught a movie (Puss in Boots) where Sadi insisted I take her picture with this display.  Why does everything have to be in 3D now?  Do these people know little kids don't actually like wearing those annoyingly to large 3D glasses for an entire movie?

Anyway, it was a very fun full weekend!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year?

Seems as though every year now about this time (Christmas approaching) that something MAJOR in our house breaks which makes me cringe this time of year. Well this year it came right ont time...

Thank you mother nature for the 70 mile per hour winds which didn't just blow the fence down, no it literally picked it up snapped it in pieces and threw it across the yard!

I guess all I want for Christmas is a new fence!!!

Seasons End

Although the soccer season has been going for more than 8 weeks it is now officially over. Chase wasn't sure he was going to play but when the changed the age for baseball he decided he would give it another go. His coach was thrilled!! After just a few weeks they tried him out as goalie and he did so well, he earned the title for the season!

His team was made up of kids ranging from 6 to 10 year old. I am pretty sure Chase was the youngest and smallest. He looked so tiny between those goal posts.

He showed no fear and got more confident with each game. He loved to dive for the ball which his coach loved. ( Not a great photo but this was him saving a shot that almost made it through his legs).

He did so well that he was chosen to play in the All Stars game. Last night was the wrap up party where he received his trophy.

His coach's gave him the nicknames "monster in the middle" and "beast" which he thought was hilarious. It was another great season!!

Tradition

Last night I took Kelsey the the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn. I had not planned to take her until the weekend because I had to be up early to help in Chase's class and she had a test in school BUT, when Kyle called her to see if he would see her there what could I do? We got online at about 4 to buy what I'm sure were 2 of the very last tickets, every other theatre was sold out. Arriving early is a must (we learned our lesson last year). I thought an hour plus was enough time, we were lucky to sardine in between people and get a great seat. The lady next to me said they arrive 2 hours earlier than us!!

I gotta say this movie did not disappoint! It had it all....romance, action, humor, suspense. I will say this, there is something about being there at midnight with all the fans. It is a totally different experience one I think we have to keep a tradition! I won't spoil it for anyone but if you have seen it what did you think? I think I will be going back to see it again!!

Happy Halloween!

Avast ye mateys and give us yer loot!! This year for Halloween we had two pirates.The captain...Beware yer candy'll rot yer teeth! Chase was a good sport in letting me knock a few of his teeth out.Sadi wanted no part of the false teeth, she wanted to be a "pretty" pirate. (Not sure what the fist is about, but it was in every picture)...pretty ain't it?Are ye ready to go trick-or-treating? Argggghhhh!It was a really beautiful night, not even cold. First year ever we haven't needed a coat. Take a look at all the "loot"..... Shiver me timbers, we'll all be having pirate booty!!!!