Giving Thanks

Two sleepy babies are snuggled up in their beds, and their Momma isn't far behind them!  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, happily serving our family in our home and welcoming Uncle Matt to stay for a few days.  Take a peek at some of the highlights:

Personally, I was never much of a Macy's Parade fan.  After the first couple of minutes, I always ambled away, bored and ready for more action.  Ben loved it this year, though maybe he was a bit lethargic from his cold.  

Of course, more than a little of our day was spent cooking.  I assure you that the PlayDoh was only for the kids. :) We did the turkey in the pizza oven for the first time, and it was wonderful!  While the cauliflower dish wasn't quite a hit, everything else was awesome.

Uncle Matt arrived with Christmas gifts, which we were allowed to open.  To anyone who knows Matt, this won't be a surprise.  The boy just can't wait to tell you what he got for you!  Ben and Mia were thrilled with Uncle Matt's impatience!  He did really well this year; Mia is sure that he knows everything about her.

 Nana made Mia the most adorable skirt will lots of layers of tulle for twirling.  Mia's more than happy to oblige Nana's requests, as you can plainly see.  Unfortunately, she's also sure this shirt matches exactly.

 And, lastly, here's our newest addition, Wooly.  Our Elf on the Shelf is an exciting development around here.  The kids can't wait to find him every morning!