Thanksgiving break was nice and mild this year, and we had a lot of downtime to enjoy. Chad and Oliver at Lindbergh Park.
We enjoyed lots of long walks. Amy and Gloria.
We found time to make some cookies...
... in the shape of turkeys!
Gloria
Fun enjoying some Thanksgiving crafts. Luke making a hand turkey.
Why not get the Christmas lights up a little early this year -- we could use the extra light during the long winter nights! Chad and Oliver
The end result of the Thanksgiving turkey crafts;,replete with googly eyes.
As part of our Thanksgiving, Amy decided that each kids should make their own dish to contribute to the family meal. Gloria making biscuits.
Looks making fresh cut french fries (deep fried and all!)
Oliver making a baguette.
For the record, I made the cocktail (tequila, calvados, cinnamon) and it was delicious. But Amy's amazing meal and the kids great contributions won the award.
So much to be thankful for this year, especially all the extra time we have had together as a family.
We found a fun jalebi making kit online...
... and it wasn't bad!
We welcomed some new members to our house -- several fish and a couple of snails. They've provided hours of entertainment. The kids researched the types of fish extensively and enjoyed the process or setting the whole tank up.
Thanksgiving behind us -- time to gear up for Christmas post haste! The annual Christmas card assembly line busy at work. Oliver, Gloria and Luke.
Luke and Chad.
Gloria and Oliver.
Gloria updating the family calendar.
Christmas lights up and in full gear! We are not messing around this Christmas!
A family game night.
Gloria making the most of zoom school and an unseasonably warm day by enjoying a story hour on the swing (Google mesh wifi is a winner)
Gloria's letter to Santa.
The kids all enjoying recess after lunch and before afternoon zoom school in the backyard.
Putting together a puzzle about our favorite show has been a fun way to pass the time at home.
We enjoyed a nice day hike at Morton Arboretum.
Christmas is near! Time for a test run on the Christmas cookies. Thanks, Aunt Dira, for the recipes!
