Thanksgiving Victory

This Thanksgiving, we traveled to Southern Iowa to spend the holiday with Uncle Chris, Aunt Melissa, Rhapsody and Grammi/Grampi.  There was lots of swimming, massive ball pit all to ourselves, plenty of cookies and yummy food, bunk beds, and tons of quality cousin time.  Although only three days, it was nearly perfect in every sense.  There is a lot to be thankful for, and these kids are blessed. 

 

Added bonus in first trip to Kinnick Stadium to see the Hawkeyes pull off a final field goal to win the game.  Jack loved herky.  Kyle loved chicken tenders and dancing. Mommy loved that everyone was in her favorite place for college football and finally seeing the Hawks in person again!!

Reflection on Heroes Everywhere

For the first time, Kyle choose to enter the PTSA Reflection competition.  The theme was Heroes Around Me.  She drew an awesome neighborhood picture showing a child learning to ride a bike and helping finding a lost dog.  Kyle explained the drawing noting we can all be heroes by helping each other.  At the school celebration event, Kyle learned she was a finalist and will move onto Districts.  She was pretty excited!!  So we were all!

 

Minor Moments of the Every Day

The lull between Halloween and Thanksgiving in many ways feels like the calm before life gets so hectic.  It's been nice to occupy our time  at home with fun in the yard, puzzles to build, books to read and pictures to draw. Soon we will be busy with all things holiday and preparing for winter break. It’s nice to focus on being present.

Even with the mundane, there have been some treasured moments. Car rides with gnomes because why not??

Visit with friends to see the newly built hammerhead aquarium. This little guy was amazes as sharks are his favorite thing. Next time he is hoping for a whale shark!

Plus a fabulous Thanksgiving feast complete with dressed-up preschoolers, historical facts and cute songs..then a bounty for the ages where he ate only a brownie.