Soaking Wet Tree Search

With a packed schedule, there weren't many choices for when to get a Christmas tree, so we had to go this morning during a steady drizzle. Plus, it was slim pickings at Miller's Tree Farm, so it took a while to find the right one. We were all drenched in the end.

The kids all tried to help with chopping the tree, but couldn't quite get the sawing motion figured out.

But, we did find a pretty good tree, and it looked even better put up with lights.

Black Friday Shopping

Jillian and Bridget went with cousin Karlie, Auntie Sheryl and Mommy (and the Stephenson / Paul contingent) to Portland for Black Friday Shopping. They woke up at 3:00 AM!!! After shopping all morning and afternoon, they ran out of steam -- see pic:

Thanksgiving with the Petersons

The immediate family all got together at our house for Thanksgiving dinner, enjoying a very large turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole and rolls.

After relaxing for a bit, we dug into the desserts, including pumpkin pie, danish, apple crisp, and chocolate and turtle pie. Meanwhile, we watched the Cowboys lose in OT to the Raiders.

Turkey Cookies

The kids went to Auntie Greta's to help her and cousin Meagan decorate the traditional turkey cookies. They actually made pretty quick work of it, and the mess wasn't all that bad either.

Jillian is Playing Basketball!

Jillian's 8th grade Basketball season started last week, and so far they are undefeated. Their team is pretty experienced, since they all played together on a club team for Coach Louie.

The schedule is a little odd this year; they play only 2 other schools, and they play their own 7th grade team 4 times.

Veterans Day Assembly

Bridget participated in a virtual assembly for Veterans Day. Her presentation was on Armistice Day.

Tor's 3rd Grade Pic

Here's Tor's school picture for 3rd grade ...