hello, are you still there?

Wow, how time flies. I can't believe it's been ONE month since I last posted anything. Much has happened. Luke finished swim lessons (sort of). Actually, we just quit going. I wasn't feeling well and Rich wasn't about to take him, so we practiced in the tub and called it good.

All of Rich's family made it into town for Thanksgiving...27 people for dinner. What an awesome sight of food, family and fun going on! While cousins were around, we went to the dinosaur museum - four hours of entertainment. See:

Don't they look entertained?

Actually, the kids had a blast in the erosion table and the fossil dig

It really was a great way to spend an afternoon.
We did many family activities that week...the adults and big kids went downtown to handout lunches to people in need. I stayed back with the little kids and we played and played and played. Reports from the top say the lunches were a success...may we'll repeat every Thanksgiving.

We did a little shopping on Black Friday, nothing much to speak of. It was good to get out.

All the family was on their way home by Saturday...hm.

It's not often all the siblings are able to get together at the same time...I think it was awesome!

Since then, my nephew turned 2, his mom announced they are expecting another baby in June, and Rich had a birthday, too.

Here's the Birthday "cake" for Maddux

I went back on track, so I've been hanging out with all 23 of my munchkins again. This time of year is crazy...lots of sugar, lots of anticipation, lots of wiggles. They've all been pretty good, I can't complain.

Here's Luke's Christmas outfit, courtesy of Grandma...thanks.

What a handsome little guy.

I'll post more about Christmas as the time gets closer...keep watching.