Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Monday, November 28, 2016
Weekend Wrap Up
Here are the random things we did over the long weekend, in no particular order. Miles got Pie Face Showdown from my friend, Stephanie, so we played it immediately. I didn't think he could beat me, but I had pie in my face very soon after this picture was taken.
Miles put on a puppet show which was really a war scene with action figures. He was so happy to have my attention that the second show went on and on and on. I finally had to tell him to wrap it up.
Miles made a card for Carson. I think the last line was meant to be subliminal. He probably thought I would be so happy with the first six sentences that I would rush out and buy him a dog.
Morning snuggles with Miles and Carson in our bed.
On Saturday, we went to watch one of Darrin's former teammates. Lael, play volleyball. She transferred schools after Darrin left. Her new school was playing the University of Memphis on Saturday, so we surprised her and even made some fun signs.
It was great to see her and the other friends in the picture that we don't get to see often. Among the friends in the picture is a former manager, Andrew, and another former player, Mandy. We truly enjoy the relationships that we form b/c of volleyball, with the parents, players, and supporters.
Miles helped us get ready for Thanksgiving. I am trying my hardest to train him to be a well rounded husband one day :)
We took Miles to see Muana. This was Carson's first movie. The evenings, between 6-10pm, are his fussiest time. So, a movie at 7pm wasn't the smartest idea. I paced with him at the back of the theater. It was a tight space and our local movie theater has free refills on drinks and popcorn (I know!), so I was constantly in the way of the traffic to the concession stand. When I finally handed him over to Darrin, he immediately feel asleep.
I recently bought a used high chair and a Bumbo on a Facebook Swap Shop. They both look brand new.
Carson spent time in both of them this weekend.
And, lots more snuggling and playing with Carson. It was a good weekend!
Miles put on a puppet show which was really a war scene with action figures. He was so happy to have my attention that the second show went on and on and on. I finally had to tell him to wrap it up.
Miles made a card for Carson. I think the last line was meant to be subliminal. He probably thought I would be so happy with the first six sentences that I would rush out and buy him a dog.
Morning snuggles with Miles and Carson in our bed.
On Saturday, we went to watch one of Darrin's former teammates. Lael, play volleyball. She transferred schools after Darrin left. Her new school was playing the University of Memphis on Saturday, so we surprised her and even made some fun signs.
It was great to see her and the other friends in the picture that we don't get to see often. Among the friends in the picture is a former manager, Andrew, and another former player, Mandy. We truly enjoy the relationships that we form b/c of volleyball, with the parents, players, and supporters.
Miles helped us get ready for Thanksgiving. I am trying my hardest to train him to be a well rounded husband one day :)
We took Miles to see Muana. This was Carson's first movie. The evenings, between 6-10pm, are his fussiest time. So, a movie at 7pm wasn't the smartest idea. I paced with him at the back of the theater. It was a tight space and our local movie theater has free refills on drinks and popcorn (I know!), so I was constantly in the way of the traffic to the concession stand. When I finally handed him over to Darrin, he immediately feel asleep.
I recently bought a used high chair and a Bumbo on a Facebook Swap Shop. They both look brand new.
Carson spent time in both of them this weekend.
And, lots more snuggling and playing with Carson. It was a good weekend!
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Our Thanksgiving Day
Crystal & Steve spent Wednesday night with us, so they could cook the turkey early the next morning. We eat Thanksgiving lunch at 11am b/c some have other places to go. We just hung around that morning.
Darrin's parents came early to spend some time with us...and probably Carson b/c they knew that he would be popular once everyone arrived.
We did most of the setting up that morning and it took longer than expected. In years past, we have done all that in the days prior.
We had 38 people, so it was a little bit of a challenge to find room. I always like for everyone to have a seat.
The first year we hosted, we used real plates and real silverware. That is really hard with that many people. So, I gave up on real plates, but stuck with the silverware. Even though we set up the food buffet style, I still like to set the tables and it just looks better with silverware.
Everyone brings food which makes hosting 38 people possible. Tony & Steve carving the turkeys...
Miles learned about the wishbone at school. He got the side of the wishbone where you wish is supposed to come true. When I asked him what he wished for he said, "A baby sister." I explained that wasn't going to happen and he said, "Oh, it's going to happen." I don't know what to say about that.
The food was all delicious.
After lunch, the cousins had fun hanging out together.
Poor Carson, didn't get any attention...
Even when he was sleeping there were people staring at him. He was so good all day.
Everyone seemed to enjoy just hanging out and talking. Like father, like son...
And then after everyone left, Crystal and I ventured out for our second annual Black Friday shopping trip. We had so much fun. We only went to 4 stores, but I think we shopped for a little over four hours. Crystal is a great shopping partner b/c we both have a list and we stick to our list & our budget.
It's been a great Thanksgiving weekend. We enjoyed having everyone at our house so much. It's been a great time with extended family and our little family of four. I don't know if I'm exhausted from the weekend or b/c I have a newborn, but nonetheless I'm afraid Monday is going to be a rough one. Have a good week, everyone!
Darrin's parents came early to spend some time with us...and probably Carson b/c they knew that he would be popular once everyone arrived.
We did most of the setting up that morning and it took longer than expected. In years past, we have done all that in the days prior.
We had 38 people, so it was a little bit of a challenge to find room. I always like for everyone to have a seat.
The first year we hosted, we used real plates and real silverware. That is really hard with that many people. So, I gave up on real plates, but stuck with the silverware. Even though we set up the food buffet style, I still like to set the tables and it just looks better with silverware.
Everyone brings food which makes hosting 38 people possible. Tony & Steve carving the turkeys...
Miles learned about the wishbone at school. He got the side of the wishbone where you wish is supposed to come true. When I asked him what he wished for he said, "A baby sister." I explained that wasn't going to happen and he said, "Oh, it's going to happen." I don't know what to say about that.
The food was all delicious.
After lunch, the cousins had fun hanging out together.
Poor Carson, didn't get any attention...
Even when he was sleeping there were people staring at him. He was so good all day.
Everyone seemed to enjoy just hanging out and talking. Like father, like son...
Of course we played cards well into the evening...
It's been a great Thanksgiving weekend. We enjoyed having everyone at our house so much. It's been a great time with extended family and our little family of four. I don't know if I'm exhausted from the weekend or b/c I have a newborn, but nonetheless I'm afraid Monday is going to be a rough one. Have a good week, everyone!
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