Griswold Style Outing

We went back to Timbuk Farms to get our tree this year!

I feel like we spent forever in the field this year searching for 'the one'.  There were so many to pick from that they all started to look the same.  Plus, we were all sweating like crazy since it was 60* outside...we all had dressed for a typical, November day in Ohio and were caught off guard with the unseasonably warm weather.  We eventually decided on one, Dan cut it down and we headed back home.

That night we went to see the Holiday Lights parade.  It was an interesting display this year of 'holiday' floats, but the weather was perfect and we had great company so we enjoyed the night!  The next day we decorated the tree and put up the rest of our Christmas decorations.  When we were done we went on a family date to dinner and to see the movie, 'Aurthur Christmas'.  The next month or so is my favorite time of the whole year. Ahhhh...let the season of Advent begin!!

Pilgrams and Indians

It only seems appropriate, with the amount of sibling rivalry going on in our house these days, that the girls would be on both sides of the historical table this year.  Hannah and her class represented the Indians, while Alyssa's classes represented the Pilgrims. 

Hannah continues to have an aversion to the camera.  I hope this is something that is short lived...because I like to take pictures!  Anyway, Dan and I went to Hannah's Thanksgiving Feast at school.  Just like Alyssa's pre-school feast, there was an assortment of popcorn, goldfish, raisins and corn bread.  All of which are appropriate for her vegetarian diet ;)  She was an adorable Indian...

until she realized I had a camera.  Then, she ripped off all the Indian attire and had a complete meltdown at the Thanksgiving table.  Miss Lynne actually thought she was sick or injured.  Oh, no...just an attack by the joy-sucking camera lens.  It took a while to redirect her, but eventually she warmed up to the idea and allowed us a few shots with the iPhone.  It may not be HD quality, but I'll take it :)  My favorite part was watching her participate at music afterwards...so cute!

Alyssa, on the other hand, was a willing participant in the photos.  Her paper bonnet, innocent smile and 'thankful placemat' made my heart melt!  I got to volunteer and helped serve the chicken noodle soup and carrot sticks at Kindergarten interpretation of the feast.

After the feast ended we got to go back to her classroom and play games and do crafts with their Indian counterparts.  She had so much fun! 

Even in the midst of uncertainty, we have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.  We are truly blessed!  And, I sure am thankful the Pilgrims and Indians decided to work it out all those years ago!!