Thanksgiving Day!

We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. I got up super early and went to Kmart to get a few things they had on sale. By the time I got home, the boys were still sound asleep! Thomas and I had fun watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. It was neat that they had a Buzz Lightyear balloon. We ate near 2 o'clock and we had most of Ken's family over. They brought lots of food and we got to chat while the kids played. The kids had fun at the "kiddie table". After we ate, they played outside. They were on the swingset, they played with the fishing poles, the sand table and then Ken got out the PowerWheels Jeep. They all had fun driving it and being the passenger. We are going to drag out the holiday by particpating in Blak Friday (well, I am at least!) and then we are having round 2 on Saturday with my family. This is a yummy holiday to drag out for three days. Here are some pictures from our fun holiday.












{Grace, Thomas, Bryce and Spencer}













{Spencer and Thomas}













{Bryce and Spencer}

Christmas at SeaWorld

On Saturday we went to SeaWorld. We decided to go in the afternoon so we could stay for the night Shamu show. The whole park was decorated for Christmas. It was so pretty. We went to a few shows and then went on the Polar Express ride. We had a 45 minute wait. We weren't able to go on the simulator part but the ride was still good. After the ride, we walked through decorated hallways just like in the movie and then there was Santa Claus. We got a picture with him and then quickly made it over to the Shamu stadium. The first 40 minutes of the show was just Christmas carols. As it was getting dark , the show began. It was to Christmas music and was done so well. After the show, we walked across the main boardwalk and in the water there was a water/light show to Christmas music. And then when we were on the sidewalk walking out of the park, it began to "snow". They thought of everything!! It was so well done and I am so glad that we decided to go and stay for the special show. Here are some pictures that captured the day.

Thomas' First Surgery

Thomas was scheduled for his first surgery this morning. He has been having nosebleeds for a while and we can't seem to get any relief from them. His Ear, Nose and Throat docotor recommended that he have his nose cauterized. It is a simple procedure although it is more effective if they put the children to sleep. The facility that the doctor owns allows children to have their surgeries only on Tuesdays so that made it more comforting for Thomas. Thomas was very brave. He was the third patient to have surgery this morning. They went in order of the children's age. His procedure took about 15 minutes. When I walked in the recovery room, he was sitting in recliner having a popsicle. He was a little cranky and eager to go home. He slept a little in the car, but is now doing puzzles and watching a movie. Here is a picture of Thomas in our waiting area. We had a private room rather than a curtained area. The nurses brought him toys and coloring books, which was so nice. They were impressed by his good language skills and couldn't believe he was only 3. The other picture is from the recovery area. He didn't want his picture taken at all, so sorry there are no smiles.

Our BUSY,BUSY Halloween

Our Halloween was a very busy day and quickly became a blurr.

8:30 I took Thomas to his Fall Festival at school. It was nice to spend the day with him. It was a farmer/cowboy theme. There were lots of stations that we rotated through including pumpkin decorating, a hay ride, cow painting, and bounce houses. Thomas looked so cute in his overalls....and he never asked to go potty!

whew!

1:30 Ken met us at the festival and got to do some of the stations with us. We weren't able to stay for their lunch. We picked up lunch on the way to Thomas' doctors appointment. On Tuesday, the 4th, he has to have his nose cauterized due to his nosebleeds. Only children are treated on Tuesday's, so there won't be any scary Grandpa's in the waiting room. He has to be put to sleep, so that makes it extra scary for me.

4:00 We went home for about 30 minutes before I had to go to my doctors appointment. It was just enough time to fill up on water and give Thomas a snack. The appointment went well as you can see. We got to hear the heartbeat, too. It is still my favorite sound in the whole world!

5:00 We came home after the appointment and Thomas couldn't stand it! He fell asleep and didn't want to eat dinner or get into his costume. Somehow I persuaded him and he finally got dressed.

6:00 We went to Mr.Bill and Mary's house, like every year. He makes out good on candy at their house.

6:30 We then went to Emily's house to Trick-or-Treat. Her family was there and they had so much fun watching Thomas in his costume. He was scared of the kids that had on scary masks. And he wasn't really interested in going door-to-door for candy since some houses had out scary decorations. It was more fun to play in Emmy's driveway.

10:00 We finally got home from out long day. We awoke to Thomas at 6:45am wanting to know where his Buzz Lightyear wings were. He was ready to do the day all over again!!!