The big girls mostly played really well. Isabelle is such a sweet girl and was great with Sam. Sam had some rough moments since we let her skip naps, but mostly did well. Luke is a riot with his typical boy behavior, hi-ya! And Zoey did exceptionally well. She is such a great baby. Many people tell us she is the happiest baby they have ever seen. All smiles and clapping right now.
The order of these is all over the place since it is by title. But here we go.
We did Christmas presents for the cousins.
Luke helping Zoey open the one he picked out.
Zoey loved her presents, but the paper was just so much fun!
The big girls playing their DS's from last Christmas.
I helped the girls use tools on the pumpkins. Isabelle wanted to carve hers too, but Sam really enjoyed using the hammer and screwdriver.
Grammy got the girls matching dogs in a purse, which was on Sam's list for Christmas.
There were quite a few rounds of tackle Uncle Nick/Daddy.
Cute girl.
Wearing her Halloween pj's with a pumpkin on her bottom.
Getting all 4 in a picture was a challenge, but I tried.
Reading with Uncle Terence.
Her first turkey.
She loved it. Way to go Zoey!
We went to the park to have the kids run off some energy. Papa was a great playmate.
Robyn climbed all the way to the top in flip flops!
Speedy Luke.
Much fun was had on the spinning thing.
A kiss from Luke!
More spinning thing.
Action shots.
We had a great time. We stayed so busy. The whole time was such a whirlwind. There was shopping, eating, drinking, cooking, cleaning, baptizing, a picture session, playing and watching football among other things. The guys never did step up to be beaten in ping pong.
It was my first time doing everything for Thanksgiving. I have helped before, but this time was mostly me. I modified Rachael Ray's turkey recipe with apple cider gravy for a whole turkey and made her apple stuffin muffins. I made my own version of fresh green beans and from scratch mashed potatoes, both are a staple in our house. I made Alton Brown's creamed corn. he calls it better than grannie's. I also made easy chocolate truffles, a pecan pie without corn syrup, and Emeril's key lime pie. Nick made his triple layer chocolate cake (modified from America's test kitchen recipe) and homemade bread. My dad made his gravy, rice krispie treats and brownies. Mom made deviled eggs. There was no shortage of food. I had also made pulled pork with homemade barbecue sauce and Nick grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. At least I will not have to cook much this week! I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving.
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