Category: Family

Yesterday was a calm, quiet day. It rained and rained and the temperature slowly dropped, reminding us of the impending holidays. The snow and coziness to come. And so we took the day to reflect. We did not much of anything and focused on us. The next few weeks bring more visitors (so excited!), a … Continue reading “The Calm Before the Storm”

Thanksgiving Day, 2011 *Sorry, had to include this picture to show my mom… new chair!* Our “Thankful Tree,” courtesy of our friend Bethany. Around Halloween time, she gave us the tree with one heart “leaf” and we added on as the days went by. Favorite quotes on tree: “I thankful for wall, Mom.” – Oliver … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Shenanigans, Pt. 3: The Feast”

*wish I could take credit for the next couple of photos- thanks for sharing, Jamie!* Day 3. Wednesday. The boys were up and at ’em early (think 5am) so we walked to breakfast at Winslow’s Home. I have to apologize for not taking more pictures, but it pretty much took all four adults to corral … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Shenanigans, Pt. 2”

Getting reacquainted As with the case last year, I have trouble finding the right words to describe our experience having our good friends Mary and Jamie, along with their children Ben and Greta over for Thanksgiving week. They are, in a few words, the most conscientious, kind, laid back and fantastic people you will ever … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Shenanigans Pt. 1”

We have loads of pictures from our week with friends and Thanksgiving dinner… but for now, we are beat. Tired and stuffed full of turkey. So check back in a couple of days for Thanksgiving week stories and photos! We already miss you, Mary, Jamie, Ben, & Greta!