Thanksgiving at the Jump's

On Saturday we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Jump's (and held our breath during the OSU - Michigan game). Sherrie brought the little people nutcrackers, and Mrs. Jump read the classic story of the nutcracker. After dinner, Kara and Meg provided wedding dress inspiration.

Thanksgiving at Grandma Lovie's

Thanksgiving at Grandma Lovie's included some fun crafts, courtesy of Gail! Matt was home and had lots of techie stuff to share with Seth. Thanks to Zech for filling my tires...minus the lecture, of course.

Friendsgiving

On Tuesday we had a great afternoon with Amy, Scarlett & Nicholas.

Kit's Glasses

Kit's glasses came in today; she has an astigmatism in both eyes. As usual, Kitster knew just what she wanted: the pink glasses with flowers on the sides. Her first reaction was "Everything is bigger!" She likes cleaning the glasses with a special cloth, and she and Winnie now like to play "eye doctor." Her only concern was going to storytime and having Ms. Denise not recognize her. She asked me, "Will you please tell Ms. Denise that it's still me Kit?"

Make It Monday: Thankful Trees

Kit is thankful for "The Christmas tree, all kinds of fun gifts, special snacks at school, the Santa blanket, special ornaments from the Christmas store, the ladies' trip, and Grace." Winnie is thankful for "Mommy & Kit, my cup, my train, gifts and pictures, Daniel Tiger, and blankets."

Flower Girls

The girls love to pretend that they are flower girls at a wedding. They should be pros by the time May 4 arrives!

Annual Ladies' Christmas Gathering

We headed to Frankenmuth, Michigan for my family's annual ladies' Christmas gathering on Saturday. The city is home to Bronner's, the world's largest Christmas store. (Thanks to Aunt Berchie for the engagement ornament!) Our overnight trip included a gift exchange, dinner out, swimming in the hotel pool, and most importantly, the chance to catch up with one another.

Christmas Time is Here!

These girls love, love, love their special ornaments! Kit was so excited to see everything again that some items just had to go in her purse instead of on the tree.

Make It Monday: Turkeys

Superfood Sunday: Pomegranate

Doc showed Kit how to seed a pomegranate. She liked the work better than the eating, so we'll just have to keep at it!

Dancing at Home

With dance classes at the Arts Castle on break, the girls have been getting their fix at home with videos and their imaginations.

A Birthday Meal at Bunn's

On Thursday evening, I celebrated my birthday with my family at Bunn's Restaurant in Delaware.

A Visit from Aunt Berchie

Lately Kit has been eager to invite our guests to her bedroom to play. Anytime you get a hankering for dollhouses, Barbies and toy puppies, come on over!

Snow!

What a delight to wake up to snow this morning! We could hardly wait to put on our "minutes" and go outside to play.

Storytime

On Monday evenings, we like to go to storytime at the library. Winnie's favorite part is doing "Jack in the Box" with Ms. Denise.

Make It Monday: Winged Ponies

Kit came up with the craft today: making wings for her ponies. Instead of crafting, Winnie did her own hair and played with dolls.

"Throw Catch"

Kit is my co-blogger today, and she says, "This is throw catch. I like throwing with Doc."

Make It Monday: Spoon Dolls

Trick-or-Treating

Trick-or-treating was delayed until Saturday due to rain and high winds. I took the girls to a few houses, and then Doc took them clear around the block! With their buckets full and heavy, Winnie needed plenty of help toward the end.