Hud and Han had so much fun playing in the drifts! I still don't understand how they don't seem to get cold like I do. The snow was a little dry and powdery, and not snowman making snow. So, we ended up using some buckets, and making a snow castle. Hard to believe it was just a week ago that the kids were barefoot at the park!
The only one missing was Russ, who stayed home to try to flush down a mean little intestinal friend he brought home from the East.
Russ and Dad got home just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. Josh and Jana flew in for the week, which was the highlight for all of us, since Daddy and Gumpa were a little hung over by jet lag. Aunt Jana's baby in her tummy is getting big, and Han kept wondering when it was going to come out. Unka Dosh was his usual one man amusement park for the kiddos. For Thanksgiving, Mom, Jana and I split up the meal list, and made all of our favorites. We ate Thanksgiving dinner downstairs in our den, and each shared a some scripture about God's goodness for a time of worship before we ate. God has truly been good to us this year!!!
The weather was beautiful while "Gamma" was here, so the kids took her to the park a couple of times.
November was quite adventurous for our family!! Russ took my Dad with him to visit friends in the far east. The trip was full of great food, new friends, and amazing sights. (As you can see, they barely got home alive. Beware of those Mongolian warriors!) Since I would be spending 2 weeks without my awesome man (and essential partner who helps with the twins), my Mom graciously agreed to come up to help us. It was quite a sacrifice for her, as spending time with her grandchildren is just such a bore! The pictures show you that we had quite a fun time going to playgroups. I'm grateful for Mom's help, as I think I might have lost my sanity without her! (I also was able to get almost all of my Christmas shopping done while she was here.)
