Thanksgiving

The day before Thanksgiving, Erik's birthday, when we weren't doing birthday activities, my older three didn't have school, so they came to Red Bell with Erik and me. They came before on election day, so they knew what to expect. They had fun helping me and getting my classroom ready for the holidays after Thanksgiving.

The girls drawing with my students.

Austin teaching them some hockey for our indoor recess. Of course it had to rain on the day my kids came. they love the playground!

We went to the Detroit Parade Thanksgiving morning. We've thought about going for years, but finally did it. It was a good year to go. The weather has been unseasonably warm so far.

Darn, blurry!

We loved the floats and the music. We even got to visit with Santa on the sidelines! He talked with our kids for about 5 minutes or more. He had a very good Santa voice and laugh. He promised to wave to us from the float, which he did only a few minutes later!

Very friendly Santa!

Austin gave him a long list of things to bring.

My friend Marigold and her family are moving to the Dallas area next week, so we had them come over for the meal. It was great to visit with them and we will miss them very much! 

Kristen

Erik and Gabby

Austin, Paige, and Karissa.

Jason, Victoria, Jarrett, and Marigold.

The weekend was a great break for us all. Since I've been so busy lately I was feeling so productive and energetic! We started on making some Christmas gifts and the best thing about it was that Erik participated with us, something he didn't use to do!

Christmas crafts! Victoria joined us later.

We put up our tree early so Luke could go to town in it, like he is here. Hopefully when we put up the ornaments he can control himself, somewhat!