Thanksgiving at School

 Tommy's teacher sent out some pictures from their Thanksgiving day celebration.  Which is good because I didn't take a single picture during either of our Thanksgivings at home.  Whoops!

 What a cute class!

They had a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving lunch which Tommy wanted NOTHING to do with for some reason so he took his lunch.  Looks like he had a great time!
Happy Thanksgiving! Just a little late. :)

Thanksgiving 2015

 We hosted two Thanksgivings again this year.  It was exhausting but really great at the same time.  It's always nice to get together with family but our families are the bestest so that makes it even better.  I only took pictures of Thanksgiving number 1 with the Thornburgs. 

 It was so beautiful outside that day.  I fear it was our last nice day of the year.  But it was a great one.  We actually ate Thanksgiving dinner out on our porch.  We had the best food.  The turkey was so good.  It was super moist.  I think it was because I wrapped it with bacon.  Ha!

 The kids got to see their baby cousin Wyatt.  Charlotte is probably one of his biggest fans.  So kah-yute, as she would say. 

The kids also enjoyed playing with their cousin, David (well, actually second cousin once removed, I believe is the correct term).   Tommy was sad to see him go.  Until next year, buddy. Until next year. 

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! The Christmas countdown is on! 

Suuuuuper Quick Catch Up Post...

Ok folks. I haven't blogged in almost 2 months.  I barely remember how to do it.  So now I have to catch up... and catch up I will.  As Andrew and Samuel L Jackson say, "Hold on to your butts..." 

So what did we do in the last two months?? Well... 

 We went to a wedding with my parents of someone with whom I work.

 The kids had school pictures.

 We hung out with Wyatt, Harper and Everett.

We went to Burger King before Wyatt and Harper's b-day party.

 Even Andrew got in on the action.

The party was at a gym so all my pictures were blurry because there was so much action.  I got one that was sort of in focus at least!

 We had cupcakes! YUM!

 Wyatt and Harper did too! Super fun birthday party!

 Then we had T-burg Thanksgiving at our house!

Charlotte was a big fan of Thanksgiving!! YUM! 

 We also celebrated Tommy's birthday at Thanksgiving.  Dragon Party!

 On the Friday after Thanksgiving, my high school football team, the Renssy Bombers went to the State Finals.  THEY WON THE STATE 2A CHAMPIONSHIP! Charlotte cannot believe it!!

 It was awesome for so many reasons (such as this, and this and this this this...)

 It was a real high school reunion for many of the classes that graduated from RCHS.  We had over 6000 in attendance (more than the population of the town of Rensselaer) and people came from all across the country to see the Bombers play in the Luke.  People streamed the game online from several different countries and many, many states.  Very exciting.

The next day we set up our Christmas tree!

 And Charlotte had some yogurt!!

 We had Christmas with the Keipers at my parents where Tommy celebrated his birthday again!

 Tommy got a new chair as one of his gifts and Charlotte decided it was hers.

 Tommy had his own little glow stick party.

I temporarily considered using this as my Christmas card this year.

How does one get into a situation like this at Target, Miss Charlotte?

Final picture of the super quick round up... Uncle Adam took Tommy for a ride in a Target bag!

Ok so that was the catch up post... Now it's on to DISNEY! Stay tuned!!

Thanksgiving Numero Uno y Dos

This year we decided to host both sides for Thanksgiving.  We thought it would be easier to not have to travel.  So Thanksgiving number one was on Thursday.  We had family from Indy, Syracuse, Chicago and Columbus, OH. 

 Tommy wore his Indian headband in celebration.  He called it that, not me.  I'm waaaayyyy more politically correct than that. 

Charlotte celebrated by being held... 

 by Aunt Erin...

 and Aunt Laura...

 and cousin David...

 and the newly and officially crowned UNCLE Doug!

 She also took many naps too (although not in this picture).

Later in the evening, I decided to have some wine and Tommy decided to have some dessert although it looks like he's partaking in the pinot.

We also played Celebrity.  Andrew and I were teammates during one round.  He started out with, "He played for the Chicago Bears....  He was a linebacker in the 60s and 70s???"  I had no clue.  I named off people that were incredibly incorrect.  Then he says, "His first name is this (Points to his groin) and his last name is this (points to his rear)"  I yell, "DICK BUTKUS!!!!"
Best line of the night! It was the 'Eric Baldwin' of last year's game.  

The next day was Friday and we were all very tired.  AND CUTE! 

 Then Saturday it was time for the Keiper Thanksgiving.  Tommy showed off his dance moves.  Andrew showed off his stache. 

 Charlotte chilled with Brandon and Desi.  Seriously, she's totes chillaxed.

We had an awesome Mexican fiesta because we knew we would be all turkeyed out.  Everyone brought lots of great Mexican goodies, including this cake.  My Aunt Debbie went to the local Mexican grocery store aka the Tienda de Comesibles.  She got tamales and this dulce de leche cake.  She forgot to order one so she brought someone else's cancelled dulce de leche cake.  Apparently Daniel wasn't going to have a feliz cumpleanos.  Bummer, Daniel! You were the talk of our Thanksgiving celebration though!
PS- Yes you can see her you-know-whats. Feliz feliz cumpleanos para Daniel, eh?? Ai-yi-yi!


 As is tradition, there was a jam session in the basement.  Jack impressed us all with his shredding skills.  I only got one video so you get a tiny look at the musical prowess of the fam. Tommy can keep quite a beat for a 3 year old!

We had a great time hosting both Thanksgivings.  It was exhausting but still lots of fun! Thanks everyone for coming! Happy Thanksgiving! 

Thanksgiving Numero Dos & Wyatt/Harper's Birthday

Our second Thanksgiving was on Sunday.  But first we had to go to Wyatt and Harper's birthday party. 

They technically had separate parties.  We only made it to Wyatt's party at Jump It because we had to get back to our house for Thanksgiving.  It worked out perfect.  Just like Andrew's mustache.  :-)

 The chow included corn dogs.  YUM!

 The cake was a super cute Cars cupcake cake.  Lightning McQueen and Mater! Can't have a boys birthday party without those two!

 He blew out his three candles.  I can't believe he's already 3! Are you kidding me?

 Jump It has a sweet inflatable king's throne! Hey King Wyatt!

 Tommy wanted a turn in the chair and totally pulled out the cheese for the pic.

 Then it was time to go back to our house for Thanksgiving. Run Tommy, run!

 We got back to the house and it was music time.  Tommy played some drums with Magnum P.I.

 He decided playing on his own was more fun.

 Uncle Paul was doing a little jammin'.

So did Grandpa Mike and Jack.

I didn't take many pictures that day.  I did however take enough pictures to make this gif.

We had a large box that we let the kids play with.  This gif is like a magic trick! Grandpa made two cousins appear for Tommy!

Happy Thanksgiving Numero Dos! Happy birthday Wyatt and Harper!