Thanksgiving - Crafting - Snuggling - Christmas

What a wonderful Thanksgiving, with so many things wrapped up into one weekend!

Thanksgiving morning, we headed to the family cabin to enjoy all of the day's festivities. As an added activity to keep hands busy, I packed up my shirt painting supplies and brought those for whoever felt inclined to craft. It turned out many were eager to try it. There were even wardrobe changes as shirts dried and were ready for wear! You can see Elissa styling her new "Volleyball Rocks" shirt below. It was fun to pass on this fun and simple idea. 

In between and during the fun, Shelley had her own fun snuggling with Carl. We had just gone to the Dr. the Tuesday before and found out he was developing an ear infection in both ears. He had't been sleeping much, but since he loves to be held... he cozy'd up with his aunt and caught up on some sleep! She may have gotten some shut eye too! it was nice to finally see some improvement in him. In other news, I've also gone gluten free again, because it seems Carl is following in his big sister's footsteps.

Here we are, just hanging out, playing games and crafting!

After we ate some yummy food, it was time to celebrate an early Christmas while Dave, Betsy & Justin were in town - and for Brianna an early birthday gift. From D, B and J, Brianna received a very special tutu; it's even reversible. It took her a moment to catch on to what it was meant for, but once we got it on her, she did not want to take it off. I'll try to post a video soon of her twirling in circles! Since Thanksgiving, she has put it on multiple times and played in it. She loves it! Thanks D,B, &J!

We're blessed to have been able to spend time with family and for Brianna to play with all her cousins.