Thanksgiving Break

Since we had a week off for Thanksgiving, and the fact that I can't stand just to stay at home and do nothing, the boys and I hopped in the car Saturday morning and headed to my parents for a few days. I had not seen my grandma since this summer and I was ready to go and spend some time with her as well as visit my parents Also, since Hurricane Harvey displaced my uncle Stinker who used to live in Port Arthur, we moved him to a nursing home in Kerrville. I have not seen him since Casen was a little over a year old, so it was past due time to see him as well.

So the boys and I spent part of a day going and visiting my grandma and Stinker. Grandma was so happy to see us and visit with the boys. Stinker was in shock how much the kiddos have grown since he saw them last. He loves how ornery Casen is and hopes Casen will take after him - let's pray not!!!! : )

The next day I went back by myself to spend some time with Grandma. Her fingernails were longer than I had ever seen them and painted a hot pink color. They were actually really beautiful and I am sad I did not get a picture of them. She says anytime someone gets new nail polish, they all get their nails painted. LOL. However, she was tired of them being long and pink so I asked that I take care of that. So I spent the afternoon giving her a manicure, looking through a box of old pictures she had in her room and reminiscing. Making precious memories with my most favorite person! Can you believe in the box was the program from her high school graduation? Too cool!

One of the things I love about taking the boys to my parents is the fact that, weather permitting, they pretty much spend the majority of the day outside just being boys and playing. I love that and hate that they aren't really able to run around the neighborhood like I did when I was a kid. This picture makes me smile because when we are there, their toys are always out by the pond. Making memories. . .

While we were at my parents, they had movie night down at the barn in the theater. We popped some popcorn, packed up some drinks and headed down and watched 'Jack Frost'. Such a fun way to start the Christmas season.

In hopes of getting some decent pictures for our Christmas card, I snapped some pics of my handsome boys. I tell you, it was not easy to get a decent pic of the two of them together. . . 

The boys and I headed back to Cypress on Tuesday since we were leaving on Wednesday to head to Lumberton to spend Thanksgiving with Shane's family. The boys spent several days playing with their cousins and having a good time.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Shanelle and I researched a lot on Wednesday and then spent most of Thanksgiving day doing a lot of our Christmas shopping from the comfort of the couch.

The boys spend time decorating some turkey and snowmen sugar cookies.

Such creativity!

When we arrived home on Friday, the boys were thrilled to see that Cooper your elf,  had made his arrival in time to celebrate the Christmas season with us.

I spent most of the day Saturday putting up the tree and setting out all the Christmas decorations. I am a bit concerned as to how the addition of a cat is going to affect my tree and all the beautiful ornaments. I am praying she does not climb the tree or knock it over - I guess only time will tell.