Thankful

We had a beautiful Thanksgiving weekend! We had a wonderful feast with D's parents and Uncle Bill.  The kids didn't enjoy the dinner too much but loved dessert.

Whip Cream...yum!

We have so much to be thankful for.  We have a healthy beautiful family, two amazing kids that I get to be home with everyday, D's job that allows me to do that, a lovely home that is close to family and much much more.  I couldn't count all the blessings we've received this year.  I am truly grateful the all the Lord has done for us.  I am looking forward to celebrating the rest of the holidays with these little guys.  Happy Thanksgiving...now bring on Christmas!

Halloween

We attended two Halloween activities, one on Saturday night at my church's trunk or treat.  Dorthy, cousin Hadley, came with us.  The kids had fun.  It was a small carnival too with lots of games and prizes.

 

 On Monday we met up with a pink princess and scary pirate to follow them along for their trunk or treat.  Just love having cousins close by to do fun things with.

Maybe the cutest bumble bee ever!  She was just adorable, she loved getting that candy.  When you hear her say "trick or treat" it is just the sweetest....no wonder she scored some much good candy. 

Lightning McQueen race car driver guy was too cute. He had a good time and made sure he got to everyone he could for candy.  Poor D wasn't able to join us for either festivities he was in Arizona on Saturday and had class on Monday.  So sad, thank goodness for family that filled in both nights!  We had a Happy Halloween...now on to more holiday fun!

Choo Choo

T is really into trains.  Thomas is on regularly at our house.  So when I was notified of this great Groupon deal for a real steam engine train ride I jumped all over it.

The train was pretty amazing to see when it had all the steam coming out of the top and sides, wish I got a picture of it.  T wasn't as excited at I thought (which seems to happen most of time I get more excited about these things than he does).

The train had about 6 passenger cars and we got to choose where to sit.  T was a little scared of the loud whistle and was happy to sit in one of the middle cars.

 

 It was about a 60 minute ride.   Mostly going through farm lands we past some homes and streets too which was fun to wave at the people as we passed by.

 D was not able to join us, he has a group study meeting every Saturday now.  So sad he will be missing stuff like this for a while.  We are trying plan around it as much as we can but it makes it hard when he meets from 10am-2pm, right in the middle of the day. Thanks Mom for tagging along for the ride...it so great to have you around!

G enjoyed it too, despite it being right during her normal nap time. She has picked up on noticing trains now...she says "choo choo" in her cute little voice. 

They do a Polar Express Train in December that we might have to get on.  That is still one of T's favorite movies.