Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving was a little different for us this year. Me and the kids got out of school Wed-Fri, but Nick had to work Thursday. :( My dad had Tues and Wed off, so we decided to eat on Wednesday at our house. It was us and my dad and brother. Much smaller than normal, but still nice. My dad bought and cooked most of it, all while watching kids and letting us sleep in! He's too good to us. Nick was sick for most of the week and now as I am writing this, Hunter has gotten it too. It was a very chill time for us. Lots of movies and food and games. They had to leave Thursday. I was really debating if I should go shopping Friday. Not crazy early and I've always avoided it in the past; I hate crowds! And we've always been in Caliente so it was fine. Friday morning I got up, Nick was sleeping in, still sick, and didn't have to work until the afternoon. I asked him if the kids would be neglected and died if I left, but he said it was fine, so I left a little before 9am. Went to Children's Place-fine. Went to Old Navy-a little busy, but not bad and no long lines. Brave enough to go to Target-CRAZINESS!!!! It was fine though, couldn't have done it with kids, so packed. The line was INSANE, but moved fast. Got back home by noon. Kids were alive, Nick barely was! He slept more before work. That evening I decided to go to Walmart. I geared up, brought snacks for the kids and prepped them in the car. Kinda surprised because it wasn't too bad! I got some good deals on stuff we planned on getting and crowds weren't bad. I don't think I could ever do the stand in line forever before thing, but it wasn't bad.

Cooking

The aftermath! Like Father, Like Daughter --So cute!!!