Thankful

Our Thanksgiving was spent with sick kids so we had a very low-key day. They were all so excited about the food, but just couldn't bring themselves to eat hardly anything. Poor boys. John decided to take advantage of the situation and have a Star Wars marathon with the boys. They thought this was an amazing way to spend the day, despite their sickness!

And really, I looked around at my little family countless times and thought about how thankful I am. Even though I am not a Star Wars fan! Preston's Thanksgiving turkey from school pretty much sums it up: "I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my friends."

First Snow

The boys were super excited for our first snow. Me...not so much. But they do occupy themselves outside nicely (when the snow is fresh and it's not TOO cold anyway) so that's a bonus.

The first flakes started to fall as we were walking home from school, and Preston was enjoying catching the snowflakes on his tongue. We ended up getting a lot of snow, but it only stuck around for a few days (except for the piles of snow, which B tried to use as a jump for his bike!).

QOTD

"Spiderman got bit by a spider and became Spiderman...Ironman got hit by an iron and became Ironman." -Bryton

Superheroes!

This was the first year that the boys picked their own Halloween costumes (yes, I really enjoy coordinating costumes...). And let me just say, they were so predictable! Preston: Spiderman. Bryton: Batman. Archer: SuperWhy. So cute. I apparently have issues with polyester jumpsuits, so I made their costumes, but honestly, I'm not sure it was worth the effort. B & Arch loved their costumes, and Preston did too...until he saw the other Spiderman costumes at school. Apparently polyester jumpsuits are preferable to unique cotton. This will serve as my reminder for next year! Preston totally did not appreciate the time & effort a handmade Spiderman costume entails!

Fall Weather

Seattle Roadtrip

We took a weekend road trip to Seattle for John's cousin's wedding. It was a fun getaway, and the boys were even pretty well behaved at the wedding. Obviously we had to fit an Ikea trip in as well...and plenty of time in the hotel pool for the boys!

QOTD

Archer: When are we going to stay in a hotel?
Me: This weekend we're going to Seattle.
Archer: Who is Attle? Is it a girl? Do we know her?