Thankful...

This year we had a quiet Thanksgiving at home.  Just the five of us.  Together.

I was less than excited to make a nice meal for basically just Derek and me to eat.  I thought Esther may enjoy it, too, but anticipated only complaints from Meghan and Evan.

Earlier this month, I roasted a chicken.  It was the first time that Meghan and Evan eagerly ate roasted chicken.  (I believe ketchup may have been used...)  It provided me hope for Thanksgiving Day.


Today I was absolutely thrilled when Evan proclaimed, "I like to try new food!"  And Meghan told me that dinner was "the best."

Even if ketchup was used again.
Happy Thanksgiving!

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Fall Family Photos 2013

On a beautiful and unseasonably warm November Saturday, we went to the park.  We were there for two hours...and here are some of the results of our time there!  

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What's your favorite family shot?  Meghan?  Evan?  Esther?  

T.R.O.U.B.L.E.

Esther really has knack for trouble.

Yesterday she climbed on a narrow window sill.

Today she painted herself with markers.
 She used two colors.

 She colored her lips almost perfectly with RED.

With highlights in green.  

She was rather proud...