November

• The highlight of the month was Thanksgiving! Zac, Whitney, and the cousins drove down for the day. The kids played outside most of the day and were finally big enough for a kids table. Jenica sent a onesie for Vivian and got the same one for cousin Hazel! It was a really fun day. :)
• Matt was released from serving in Young Men's after three years. It was the perfect calling for him during that time and he did a great job! It was so fun that he could bring Luke along to lots of the activities through the years, too. As soon as he was released, I was called to Young Women haha, and released from Primary. I loved serving on the presidency there, especially while Luke and Lydia were in it too! Now Matt plays piano in the Primary and serves in Elders Quorum. 
• The end of tee ball for Luke. It was great for all of us! He loved having his friends Lev and Price on the team, and I enjoyed hanging out with the other moms while they practiced. Lydia and Zella were the honorary assistant coaches and kept all the little boys in line. :) Elise and Hazel loved playing while their brothers practiced. 
• Return of the family Thankful Tree! The kids got really into it and added more leaves than ever.
• Matt and I got a babysitter one afternoon and went canoeing. 
• We put up the Christmas trees the day after Thanksgiving as usual! Emmi was here to help. :)

Thanksgiving sugar cookies!

Barkley brings me little presents when we get home. :) 

Thanksgiving crafts at preschool!!

Viv started eating solids!
She's tried mashed banana and baby food pouches.

Exploring the lake between dropping Lydia at running club, and taking Luke and Elise to preschool.
Friday morning routine.

Luke was able to write some of his own leaves this year!

Elise had a lot to say one day. :) 

Matt's last activity with the YM before being released - Richmond Temple trip.

Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Vivian and Stanton

Matt and Zac took the kids down to the creek

Vivian's onesie from Aunt Jenica!!

We ordered a pre-cooked turkey from The Fresh Market this year, which made it easy.

Kids table!

Charlie Brown's Christmas after dinner :) 

So much to be thankful for 🥹