Extra Pictures

Here are some of the dishes and the men relaxing after the "big feast".

Christmas Trees

I do have some pictures of our trees. This year we have three trees. One downstairs and two upstairs. Then all the kids have their own little one in their rooms. We love Christmas! The kids had fun decorating and picking out new ornaments. Alyssa picked out a princess one, Brendyn did a flamingo one, Joshua did a fire truck and police car, I did one of a woman shopping (james felt that was appropriate), and Miranda picked out several right colored ones. The kids decorated the basement one together. That was fun each one of them knowing were it all should go. There is a couple of spots that have covered up ornaments but they liked it and I was good with that. Keira and Donavon were here to help with all the decorations this year. Keira and Alyssa Had a fun time decorating her room. I know I still need to put pictures up of the girls room. That is on my to do list.

The one upstairs Miranda and I worked on together. Miranda enjoys decorating so I let her finish while I started dinner. This tree only has red and gold on it and I think it turned out great. Now I just need to get a tree topper. I am so picky I still haven't found "the one".

The one in the window Brendyn and Joshua did together. After a few minutes Brendyn was the only one doing it. Joshua I think got tired of Brendyn moving all the ones he was putting on. It was cute to watch.

Black Friday!

Miranda and I got up at 5:15 to go to Kohls. We were planning to be up and ready by 3:15 but Miranda forgot to set her alarm. But in the end it all worked out. I got most everything I needed that day at great prices. I spent way to much but I am almost finished shopping. Miranda even got started on her list. I don't have pictures but I got the cuties snowman dishes and decorations from Kohls. They were 60% off so I got some extra things like serving tray and serving bowls with little spreaders. They are so cute. I will try to post pictures later.

Thanksgiving Day

I am a little behind with my blog. We have gotten really busy. I'm sure that the rest of you know nothing about that. :)

Thanksgiving Day was so much fun for our family. We have a lot to be thankful for and we got to spend the entire day with family and friends.

Starting at noon my sister Noelle, my sister Amy, her husband,Bill, and daughter Jazz came up for our first Thanksgiving dinner. We had a great time eating and sending time together. They also got to see our basement finished. Bill loved the idea for a man cave. But then again what man wouldn't. The kids played and did craft activities I got off the computer. After Bill got a good nap (we were upstairs and could hear him napping!) they were ready to head home. We enjoyed having them all here. I know the kids love when their Aunts, Uncles and cousins come to visit them.

We all then went downstairs and rested while watching a movie. At 5:30 Any, Anthony, Little Anthony, Stacy, Neiona, and Duran came over for a dinner. Amy and Stacy were our first foster kids we ever had. They are now older with kids of their own. I am so lucky that we still get to be apart of their lives. We again enjoyed food and time together. The kids ran around and played and we big people got to talk.

I didn't remember to take any pictures (which I am very upset about) but we had a great day with our family and friends!