In the end

It always turns out better than we hope for. We somehow learn things that we didn't know we needed to learn and when we look back we smile! Well, at least I did for yesterday. We had a great day. We played, watched movies, danced, and even wrote letters to Santa. And at 5 Dad came home! (the schedules got mixed up, not a 24 hr shift)
I loved having my kids home with me. It even made me want to keep Hallie home all the time. It is always more fun when she is with us. She was very good at entertaining us most of the day. I think she was a little giddy from skipping school. I think every kid needs a break from that every once in awhile.

Thanksgiving and Christmas found our house!

For Thanksgiving we had our awesome friends drive out from Kirksville. They must really love us to make the 13 hour drive! Plus, Aimee was 25 weeks prego with TWINS! Thanks for making the trip, we absolutely loved having you here!
We had 13 adults and 7 children. Pretty full house but it was a blast! The kids loved having there own little table!
Somehow I didn't get a picture of the food but believe me it was awesome! And can't forget the 2 dozen donuts we ate the day before! We found an amazing bakery that has mouth watering donuts that you can't just eat one!
Everyone hanging out with stuffed belly's
Tyler and Aimee Smith! Love you guys.
Ryan and Jack Jack chillin on the couch
It was one eternal sleepover for the kids. They loved sharing a room and waking up to each other. You should have heard the giggles every morning!
First off, this was at 1:45 a.m. so we are probably looking a little tired! Me, Aimee, and Christine! Of course we did the black friday shopping. Aimee and I drove to target at 4:50, saw the line and drove right back home. No stopping or nothing. Christine on the other hand was in line and waiting for us! She is such a trooper. Thanks for the great Thanksgiving Gals! Hope we get to do it again next year.


Christmas is the best time of year! We set up our tree and decorations and it feels Magical somehow. I really love this time of year, not to mention it also includes my birthday so that makes it all the better!
Where's Barry?