Happy Thanksgiving!

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!  I'm so thankful (and honored) to have each of you in my life!  I love all of the children dearly.  They bring joy, laughter and happiness into my home.  It's so much fun to be a part of their lives and be able to watch them grow up!  Thank you for allowing me that privilege.

Alex and Shelby enjoying one of the last of the warm days we had. 

Well, our unusually warm Fall weather ended abruptly and instantly it began to feel like winter!  It was nice while it lasted but now it's back to reality-Minnesota style!  Time to pull out those winter coats, boots, hats and scarves once again!

The children have been having fun here getting ready for Thanksgiving.  We have had visits from Shelby, Drew and Luke, my nieces Norah and Aleena, and even a visit from Rocco!  Here are a few pictures of the children with their Thanksgiving turkey crafts.

Norah, Aleena and Alex

Luke and Drew

Jackson proudly shows his turkey craft!

Jackson just loves Parker!  She really seems to enjoy when he is here too and wants to be right near whatever it is that he is doing.


Story time!

"Hello, Jackson?"

"Oh, hello Parker!"

What a cutie!!!

I always love the days when Drew and Luke come over.  They are such good boys.

Fun with the flannel boards.

Drew and Luke had a blast playing with the dress-up outfits.  They had a lot of fun (as you can see)!

The construction worker and astronaut.

The pirate and the...cheerleader???

Parker has become very interested in books.  It was so cute to watch her as Andrew read to her.

 Mr. Roy was off from work on Tuesday and so he got to see Parker for a little while too!

Parker and "Mr. Roy"

 Finally, yesterday we had a pre-Thanksgiving party here with Andrew, Alex and Rocco!  Everyone had a great time!  We played Stuff the Turkey, baked cookies (in the new oven!!!), read Thanksgiving stories, colored Thanksgiving pictures, and made cool Turkey headbands.  The headbands looked hilarious on the boys!

Annual reading of the children's favorite: I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie!

Alex shows off his coloring skills.

Although I didn't get a picture of them actually playing, the Stuff the Turkey game was a big hit!

Hope your Thanksgiving is filled with lots of love, laughter, family and of course, good food!  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!