Thanksgiving 2011

Andrew the pirate (Aubrey just wanted to be in the picture).

Breakfast with Pa.

Nana's girl.

Aubrey got up extra early to help Nana cook the turkey.

Waiting on the turkey to cook.

Aubrey getting some loving from Betty.

Betty found a nice spot to sit!

Aubrey with Nana and Grandma.

Faye, Rick, and Nana.

Grandpa & Pa discussing football.

Now she's Grandma's girl!

Dining with Molly Cate.

Yum!

The "grownups table."

Molly Cate sliding down.

Davis & Aubrey (thankfully she's not on her tummy!).

Aubrey loved holding Molly Cate in her lap.

Fun cousins!

Pushing the stroller.

"Cheese!"

Ready...

...Jump!

Molly Cate refused to be in the picture.

All the cousins together.

Frist Museum

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Making his own print.

Aubrey rolling the ink on hers.

Aubrey's turn to print.

Nana helping Andrew make a helmet.

The finished product.

Mommy helping Aubrey.

Her finished product.

Stamps!

Aubrey doing a leaf rub.

Making their own movie.

Block time!

Look at what they made!

Andrew using his chopsticks!

Watching the sushi guy.

Aubrey at the library.

This was one of our best Thanksgivings so far, and yet, it went by so incredibly fast!  The little ones and I arrived on Monday night and spent the day Tuesday at the Frist museum and the library.  Rick and Davis joined us Tuesday evening in time for dinner.  On Wednesday, Rick took the kids to Dick & Faye's house for the day.  Thursday was Thanksgiving at Nana's where we were joined by Dick, Faye, and Betty.  Friday morning, we headed to Betty's house for brunch where were able to spend some fun time with Kyle, Caron, and Molly Cate.  It's obvious that Aubrey and Molly Cate are going to be good friends!  Friday afternoon we went to see the Muppet Movie with Nana & Pa, which was so fun, then we packed up and headed home on Saturday.  Rick and I are worn out (all three kids were up every morning somewhere between 4 & 5:30) but our children seem to be doing just fine, they have been having a great time getting out all the Christmas stuff and are ready to decorate!

Meeting Baby Joshua

Great friends!

Holding a sweet baby (but happy to hand him back! :)).

Beautiful Mom, Emily!

So precious!

My two very best friends here are Erin and Emily.  Last night, Emily had her second baby, Joshua Daniel.  His big brother is 2 year old, Patrick.  Today Erin and I went to see Emily and Joshua, he's such a sweet baby!  I am thankful for my friends!

Preschool Thanksgiving Feast

Aubrey was just too adorable!

Where's Andrew?  We had to adjust his hat.

Not listening to Ms. Becky tell the story of the first Thanksgiving!

On Wednesday, our fabulous preschool held their annual Thanksgiving Feast.  Andrew was a pilgrim (although he wanted to be an Indian because "they were naked."  Thank goodness he was a pilgrim!) and Aubrey was an Indian.  They "ate" turkey, corn, green beans, corn bread, and banana pudding.  Even though they didn't eat much, they still enjoyed being with their friends!  Hope they eat more next week at the real feast!

Andrew's last soccer game of the season

He insisted on wearing his hat even though it was warm outside!

Doing what he does best during a soccer game, not paying attention!

Snack time!  Notice little sister enjoying hers, too!

Receiving his trophy from (the VERY patient) Coach Brian!

He loved it!

Last team cheer!

Group pic (with Davis who couldn't stand not being the center of attention).

Me and my soccer star!

Well, he didn't love it, but he sure was cute to watch!  Andrew loved soccer practice but he never quite got into the actual games.  We're pretty sure he's done.  Aubrey, on the other hand, is ready for her turn!  Andrew was excited over receiving his trophy today and he did have fun, which is the most important thing, after all!