Holidays

The holidays are upon us. The girls and I went to my sister's in West Liberty to celebrate Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, Jeff had to work (again). I love seeing my family, and the kids think all of my sisters are fun (funny - they don't think the same about me). I don't get home as often as I should. Several of my nieces have kids of their own now, and they are growing so fast!

I was coaxed into playing a Wii dancing game. Thankfully, we don't have pictures. There is video evidence floating around on some cell phones though.

Kaylee, Whitney, and I all got up on Black Friday for some shopping. This was my first time ever doing this, and they pretty much talked me into it. We were in Fort Wayne by 4:30. We went with very low expectations, and just wanted to get the experience. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, although we weren't in the market for any major electronics. We actually had some decent luck!

We decorated Christmas cookies today. Yes, I cheated and bought pre-cut cookie dough. We all know the decorating is the most fun anyway.

Kaylee even ventured out of the basement to join us. We felt very honored.

We also attempted to take our Christmas card pictures. I say attempted because as is par for the course, it didn't go smoothly. So, our cards will be a little "unconventional" this year. Be on the lookout! I will leave you with one of the ones that actually turned out decent.

So Behind...

...that I'm going to post twice in one day.

Let's pick up where I left off. I think it was right before Homecoming. Here are some shots of the Powder Puff Game, and the beautiful girls in their dresses.

The juniors lost, of course - but we're chalking it up to tradition.

Whitney wrapped up a very successful cross country season. She thinks she is going to stick with this running thing, and do track in the spring instead of softball! She must be serious, because she loves softball.

This next one was taken after her awards banquet, with some of her teammates. She is holding the trophy she got for "Most Valuable Player." (Or, is it "Most Valuable Runner" in cross country?)

Oh - and Cassidy turned eleven. I can't believe my baby is eleven. Sigh. At least she is still young enough to trick-or-treat.

Cassidy was also named "Student of the Month" at the Goedde building in September. I took a picture, but now can't find it. :(

Whew...that was a really quick run down of our fall. We've moved on to basketball cheerleading for Whitney, and diving for Kaylee. Cassidy will start basketball in December. There is always something going on here.