Thanksgiving craft - cute!!

We made some cookies for Aunt Nancy and Grandma's visit. They were yummy but we got a little crazy with the flower. Boys had big fun and had almost as much fun cleaning up.

At Thanksgiving party - cute craft. Michael resting after a little time on the playground and lots of yummy food!!!

Running off to the Thanksgiving party with the playgroup - made a turkey (frozen - from freezer to oven in a bag - delicious!!!!) that morning (4am but that is another story) and just as I am trying it get the boys and all the stuff in the car what do I see? A bird in the house!!!!!!

Luckily he flew out before we left.

New mini golf course right up the road from our house!!!! Way cool!!!

18th hole is funny outhouse - which led to a big discussion.

There is also the coolest water feature - but you will have to visit and play the course to get the full effect!!! As great as it is still not as good as the one Dad made.

Andrew thought Aunt Debbie would like this tree with all the snowmen.

Lots of pretty Christmas trees...

Our annual trip to the Southern Christmas Show. Fun as always. And we got to see Mrs North Carolina. I little part of me wishes I could wear a sash and crown when I go out...but it would make everything take longer since so many people would want to take my picture (several people asked her for a photo.)

We took a trip to the Catawba Science Center - always fun. This time we were there for the shark and ray feeding. Way cool.

Last minute try for cute picture for Christmas card. Andrew making funny faces. Michael trying to get everyone to look at the camera.

Andrew hangs out with Sydney

Andrew and Mom watch on the sidelines.

Michael's last game of Lacrosse for the fall. It was a fun season and it was great to have Dad as one of the coaches.

Off to the tree lighting. They gave out 3-D glasses but it was still too bright at 4:30 to really get the full effect. Boys liked the mini parade.

We took a walk thru the corn maze too - but we didn't walk the whole maze. Sydney was afraid to get lost. We did see some sheep dogs working too. Sydney watched but is happy in retirement. No second career for this dog...yet.

Off we go to the sheepdog trials. Sydney was happy to go on this adventure with us. Michael liked riding the tractor. Andrew gave it a try but liked the maze better.

Michael and Andrew at our co-op classes at St Mark. Making a thankful turkey craft.

Sydney loves when the boys throw the blankets off the sofa - gives him another place to lay down and rest.

Back in the car to drive home. Michael had the camera so he shares what he sees when we drive.