We started off on Monday with Lily's school show - the Turkey and the Eagle. The show was a rousing success and Lily had a great time. Monday was a swim night so off to practice she went.
On Tuesday we had our weekly visit from Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom. Since it was short week, there was more swimming at night.
Wednesday was a half day at school so the kids came home early and got busy with various activities. Emilie and Stephanie, who were visiting for the weekend, arrived in time for dinner. After bed time for the kids, the cooking began. Lots of cooking ... turkey, mashed potatoes, corn casserole, pumpkin cookies, stuffing, hello dollies and more. Emilie and Stephanie did great work in the kitchen and food prep went very smoothly. (It probably helps that we have two ovens now and that we are not in a tiny kitchen!)
The kids hung out with their cousins in the morning when Marcy and I went off to do the local Turkey Chase run. When we came home the turkey (all 27 lbs) was headed into the oven after a long night in the brine. Before lunch we had a fun neighborhood touch football game which will hopefully become an annual tradition. By early afternoon we were joined by Grandma Gail, Grandpa Tom, Great Aunt Jenny and Great Uncle Carlton, cousin Alex and cousin Valerie, her boyfriend Ed and cousin Liam. It was a great meal and everyone had a great time. The big Redskins' win certainly helped make for an even better holiday.
On Friday we ran some errands and then put up the Christmas tree and some other holiday decorations. By dinner time Emilie was back on the train and we headed out to dinner. We went a bit fancy and it was kind a disaster but at least Stephanie, Marcy and I had a nice meal.
On Saturday we had Jack's football game. It was freezing. No touchdowns this week but he had a great time with his football buddies. The rest of the day was around the house and we took a short trip out to take Stephanie to the train station.
On Sunday we headed out to get Jack his birthday present, a bit early. A new bike that he picked out himself. The kids played with some neighborhood friends in the afternoon. And just like that, a four and half day weekend was over.
Here are some pics and video.
Lily as a turkey.
In their respective costumes. Jack worked all week on his Native American costume.
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Getting ready for the game.
Headed for the endzone.
On his way.
Tom carving up the turkey.
Digging in - Lily, Jack and Liam.
Decorating the tree.
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Cousin Steph helping out.
Working on a window cling.
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Getting dressed up.
The wish bone. Lily's side won.
It was very cold at flag football. Lily and Steph bundled up.
Football.
The new bike.
A little Sorry with Sammy and Izzy.
1 comment:
Don't know where to begin with my weekly comment...so much action!! There was a girl turkey and a boy Indian (Native American - to be p.c.)....outdoor fun, indoor fun, lots of food, family and friends...a new bike....tree decorating....hopefully, we will be there next year to partake in the festivities....lotsofhugs....xoxox
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