We went to visit my parents for Thanksgiving. We had a nice time, but it was hard to see how much my mom’s health has declined. We also got to visit with Lisa and her boys, Justin and Ryan. My friend, Julie, also stopped by after Thanksgiving with her boys, Todd, Kody and Derek.
Chris got me a new digital camera for an early (and only) Christmas gift. Rebeckah and I have been picture-taking fools ever since then. I love the fact that I now have a camera with me all of the time. Before I was using Chris’ work camera, so I didn’t have one when he was at work. Of course, that is when the best photo opportunities happen! Rebeckah has also enjoyed my camera because she wants to be a photographer. She is always posing people or taking pictures of stuff around her.
I have been meaning to write down all of the funny/cute things Sean has said lately, but I keep forgetting. Here are a few that I remember:
~~ “Hey, you know what?!? I can’t see my face!”
~~ After Austin lost another tooth, we asked Sean if he is looking forward to losing his teeth. Sean told us, “No, I like the teeth I have!”
~~ When I was trying to burp Preston, Sean asked why Preston was fussy. I told him he has a bubble in him and I am trying to help him get it out so he feels better. Sean asked me, “If you don’t get the bubble out, will Preston explode?!?”
~~ One day Sean was running all over the place driving me crazy, so I told him “Sean you are driving me nuts!!” He came over, gave me a big hug and said “I love you too mommy!!”
That is all I can remember for now. Here are a several pictures Rebeckah and I have taken with my new camera (the pictures are from newest to oldest):
Sean fell last week and gave himself a nice shiner!
A couple of attempts to take a picture of all 6 kids together.
The kids with my parents.
Preston meeting Julie's youngest, Derek
A couple of attempts to take a picture of my kids with Julie's kids.
Austin and Todd
Julie and Preston
Hannah and Derek
Sean helping Chris rake the leaves in Grandma and Granpa's yard. After he finished making nice piles, he spread them back out for them. LOL
A picture Rebeckah took of my parents' driveway.
Sean burning off some energy.
A couple of attempts to take a picture of my kids with Lisa's kids. Sean refused to be in the picture.
This is how we saw Austin most of Thanksgiving weekend.
Ryan, Rebeckah and Justin
Ryan and Hannah helping make deviled eggs.
A picture Rebeckah took of Hannah.
Another of Rebeckah's self portraits.
Chris tossing Sean in the air at the park.
Rebeckah and Preston at the park.
Rebeckah took this picture of the pond at the park.
Rebeckah, Preston and Sean going to look at the ducks.
Rebeckah and Preston at the park.
Sean playing at the park.
Preston
My little chunky monkey at 2 months.
Matthew and Sean
Preston and SeanPreston started laughing recently, take a listen.
