It just hit me that we are nine days into December....where did November go???
A couple of highlights from November:
Veteran's Day Parade,Birmingham: Addi Rose loved the marching bands, Noah liked the horses & Sam liked the free koozies some company gave out, oh and the "trains" that didn't need tracks! I loved seeing the WWII solidiers and nurses!!! Tried to explain to Sam that grandpa served in Vietnam as a Marine but he didn't get it..but oh well, I tried to expand their horizons, right??!!! =)
Thanksgiving: It was a really great day with the family! Before my family came over, the boys watched the Macy's Day Parade and really got into it.
Our yummy menu included the following - a cheese tray (Mike said his Nana would have a tray at holidays sometimes, and we found some great cheeses at Whole Foods) and bruschetta for our appetizers, wine, the usual Thanksgiving suspects, oh and my sister made some delicious desserts (chocolate pecan pie!)...needless to say, we were all stuffed! Then Noah, Sam and Addi Rose played with their cousins Jacob, Owen, Emma, and Lillie and had a blast. Alli and I checked out the Black Friday sales and then my dad and I discussed getting to the Iron Bowl! My dad was soooooo excited - it was his first Iron Bowl ever (I had no idea).
December started off a bit sad...right after the game, my dad found out about his brother passing away. We all know that Uncle Gary is resting and no longer in pain... he was such a sweet guy and I know my dad is going to miss him. It really makes you appreciate your family and the love that we all share. My aunt and cousins (Uncle Gary's children) are just honest to goodness sweet folks. They've always been so kind and understanding to Noah and that means so much to me. I know his memory will be carried out with them. =)
So...moving on into this current month...you look at the calendar and realize that the month is almost over! We've checked out a few Christmas lights (a favorite past time of the boys), and we've watched a few Christmas flicks but we have soooo much yet to do! We haven't seen Santa yet or stopped by Zoolights....gotta get going on that!!!
