Thanksgiving

David and Mary came out of the bedroom dressed up in my clothes and announced they were going to a wedding.

We went to Dad and Mom's house for Thanksgiving dinner and Isabel joined us for the holiday. Isaac smoked and carved the turkey.

We had quite the spread of pies.

Friday morning we went Christmas tree hunting.

Sunday the kids got matching pajamas made by Mom, we decorated Dad and Mom's tree, and drank eggnog made by Isaac.

Double Birthday Dinner

Photo: Heather

We had a birthday dinner for Micah and Hannah on Sunday.

Photo: Heather

Hannah loved watching the older kids playing with the balloons.

Photo: Heather

Mom made chocolate cake for birthday dessert.

Photo: Heather

Hannah's Birthday

Hannah's birthday was Thursday, and we had fun celebrating with her.

I made her an applesauce cake. Mary suggested that we decorate it with butterflies and a number of other things that didn't make it. Hannah got to try macaroni for her birthday dinner before having her cake.

She threw it on the floor a couple of times before deciding it was good to eat.

 It was a sweet day with a sweet girl.

One Year

Hannah is one!

She loves to clap her hands and play games. She pulls up and pushes things around the house, like chairs in the dining room.

She likes tickles and getting thrown in the air.

Hannah has six teeth and likes eating at the table with us, especially when she gets to eat fruit or Cheerios. She asks for food by hitting the side of her head, which results in quite a mess when she has food on her hand.

She loves bath time and getting to explore the playroom. Books are one of her favorite toys right now.

Sometimes she scoots backwards.

We are so thankful for little Hannah!

Outdoor Time

We've been enjoying the lovely weather lately by spending extra time outside.

The kids helped me start taking out the summer plants.

Our favorite part of walking to the park is passing through the bamboo tunnel.

Hannah got to explore the grass for the first time.