Dalanie went to school dressed as and indian for their Thanksgiving feast. She recently lost her 2nd top front tooth and her grin couldn't be more adorable.
On the morning of Thanksgiving, the kids woke with a serious case of the grumpies. They were upset about this and mad about that. It was pretty apparent that they weren't feeling grateful for much. It didn't take me long to decide that I would take them outside and have them do a little work.
The weather was very mild and we still had a bunch of leaves that needed raked and hauled off. They got busy and before long they were having fun and even getting along! We didn't get all of the leaves raked before it was time to go inside and make our house ready for the guests.
We all went in with a much better attitude and had a touch more gratitude for all that we have. Upon completion of our job Dalanie commented, "that looks so much better!" It's great to have a sense of accomplishment. If idleness is the devil's workshop then hard work and productivity must be God's workshop.
Since Grandma Hillman was celebrating her birthday, we decided to host Thanksgiving. And although she might not have had to do dishes, she did most of the cooking. You just never can get ahead with this lady.
We all enjoyed Grandma's gift exchange tradition. The sock monkey was the ticket for the grandkids. It must have changed hands 10 times.
After the gift exchange we decorated gingerbread houses.
Jake and Dalanie tormented Uncle Roger. I told them my story from growing up when I kept pestering my Uncle Bret and ended up with my underwear around my head. I did it as a voice of warning, but they just laughed. . . maybe next year.
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