Thanksgiving Day

I am thankful for each day I get to spend with my family and Thanksgiving day was no different. We spent the day with Aunt Stephanie's family in Combine, TX. I loved watching my kids run around and play in the big backyard. They fed the neighbor's horse, raced each other, made a dirt-leaves-twig salad, played with a box and washers, and took the family's two boxers for a walk. 

There was plenty of food, football games and good conversation. We had smoked and fried turkey. Karis only like the fried one, Makena only liked the smoked one and Kyle knew no different and may have preferred the ham over both. The sweet potato mash was definitely their favorite -- "Mom, is this dessert?" "Mom, can we have this at home??" (the sweet potatoes I make for them are not drenched in brown sugar, butter and marshmallows!). 

 

Kyle declared no more pictures of him!

It was 7 o'clock and the girls were still going strong, but it was time to take our little mister home. He didn't take a nap on this action-filled day. We thought for sure he'd fall asleep before we pulled out of the driveway, but he stayed awake for the hour drive home -- singing "Jingle bong, jingle bong ... mumble mumble ... hey!" to the tune of Jingle Bells. It was a sweet end to our Thanksgiving day and the start of the Christmas season!

Maverick of the Week

Karis was chosen as one of the Mavericks of the Week! We are so proud of her for being recognized for her character.

We celebrated by going to Chik-fil-a (her choice) for dinner and ice cream. 

When I Grow Up

If you ask Makena what she wants to be when she grows up, she'll tell you she wants to be a mommy. She used to love playing with baby dolls and loves babies and taking care of her little brother. She understands that in order to have babies, you have to be married... and that means leaving mommy and daddy. 

She drew a sad picture of herself and told me it is her when she grows up. She explained that when she grows up she has to go bye-bye to have babies. She is so torn between wanting to be a mommy and leaving us. I assured her she wouldn't have to leave us until she was good and ready. My sweet girl!