Thanksgiving Day Fun

On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, Dave and I had a sitter come and decided to start the day with a fun workout by running the Turkey Trot here in Charlotte . . . only we didn't exactly run together.  Dave ran the 8k, but I opted for the 5k in hopes of finally completing a 5k in under 25 minutes.  The course definitely had it's share of hills and I was pretty exhausted when I finished, but because there were no mile markers (3rd race in a row missing them) I had no clue how fast I was running.  I was completely shocked when I crossed the finish line in 22:52!! 

After getting home and showering, we loaded up and headed to Greenville, SC for the day.  It was so nice to be back in Susan's house with everyone having a great time.  The food was great, the cousins played well, and we all enjoyed time catching up with each other. 

The kids had a great time outside enjoying the beautiful weather!

After dinner and dessert (check out Preston's messy shirt) we tried our best to get a picture . . .

It was a fabulous day all around . . . and was a nice reminder of all that we truly have to be thankful for.

Tooth #6

Yesterday afternoon Savannah came running in the door from a friend's house saying she had lost another tooth!  I was shocked because she hadn't even mentioned that it was loose before.  I guess after losing 6 teeth you get a little creative because this is what she left for the tooth fairy last night.


Dear toothfairy, please leave magic to fly on my

Notice the little note telling the tooth fairy that her note had two sides!

hair.  Love, Savannah

So of course our fairy obliged and left magic fairy dust in Savannah's hair last night along with her regular gold dollar coin. I did have to explain that although she had magic fairy dust in her hair she would not be able to fly! :)

Pre-Thanksgiving Cousin Fun

Madison and Savannah jumping into a huge pile of leaves

The kids loved playing in the backyard leaves

Preston was "helping" Uncle Denny with the raking (using a broom) and learning about pine trees too

Chef Preston helping with the dessert preparation

This past weekend my brother and his family came for a visit.  They had planned to go to the Panther's game on Sunday so we invited them to come up on Saturday and spend the night.  So, Saturday afternoon they pulled in and the fun began.  After a bit of playing inside the kids (all 5 of them) were itching to go outside and play.  So out they went!  Our yard was a mess with leaves and my brother went right to raking.  He is much like my dad and 1) can't stand to see a messy yard, 2) can't stand to see work that needs to be done and 3) just can't stand still.  After a bit of raking there was quite a large pile and the kids immediately started jumping off of the rail into the leaves.  They had a grand time! 

Sunday Dave and I took all of the kids to church.  Dillon decided he wanted to help Dave teach Sunday School to 3 year olds . . and he did a great job reading the story and introducing himself to the kids.  After church Uncle Mark, Pawpaw, and Great Grandma came to visit.  The afternoon was filled with fun (and laundry/cleaning up) while Pawpaw watched the game.  We definitely enjoyed having the Pages here for the weekend!  It was neat to see the cousins get to spend so much time together since they rarely get to play.

Show n Tell

These kids crack me up.  After watching some TV with the kids and playing 3 games of Uno, I finally told them that they needed to play while I did some work.  So, to get them started I asked Savannah for a favor.  This is our dialogue:

Me:  Savannah can you please help Preston find a show and tell for school tomorrow? The letter is W.  I think he'd like to take his Lightning McQueen watch.

Preston:  Yeah!  Sissy, can you help me find my watch?

a few minutes later . . .

Preston:  Mom, I can't find it (WHINE)  I really want my Lightning McQueen watch.  Sissy, help me find it.

Savannah:  Preston, watch me.  For show n tell you can "Walk" see, watch me walk or you can "Watch" people.  Those both start with W.

Preston:  NO!  I want a real show n tell.

Savannah:  Well, then go find your watch

Preston:  Okay, can you show me again . . .

I guess an action show n tell will do when one doesn't want to search for the missing watch that just may never be found!  And I love the creativity of my 1st grader or is it her lazyness not wanting to help him find the darn watch?! :)

Preston's WEE School Family Night

 Last night was Family Night at WEE School.  Preston was SO excited all day about going to sing "on the stage" after dinnertime.  His sweet little class did a great job with their song.  I have to say the video is hilarious because Preston throws his head back and has his mouth wide open before the beginning of each phrase of the song. 

Singing his little heart out

Sweet ending to their song "A Gift for You"

After the program we went back to the his classroom to get the prizes he made for us.  His teachers are incredible and did a great job not only with the song, but with the adorable framed pictures of Preston holding up I heart You.  It was a super fun night!


I missed capturing Preston's initial expression when he saw that he had chocolates for all of us, but let's just say he was thrilled!

Savannah and Preston after the program



Savannah's Art Recap

Last week we had a slight problem with the potty in Savannah's bathroom.  Apparently there were lots of wipes that were flushed down at once which caused it to stop up.  Savannah woke up before 6am one morning to get ready for school and called me saying "we have a problem here" as the water was rising, but I didn't get a chance to try to unstop it until she got home from school that day.  I later found this drawing in her room and immediately knew what it was!  You can see at the top it says "Bathroom Problem" and then you can see me with the plunger trying to unclog it and saying "come on".  Then it overflowed and she drew Preston saying "my socks are wet" and she's saying "uh oh".  I don't know why, but I can't even look at this drawing without laughing out loud! ;)

Sunday Fun

Our kids LOVE to dress up . . . and some of their favorite items are scarves and hats from our winter basket.  I was catching up on e-mails and looked over to find these three crazies being silly.  Just another Sunday afternoon at our house.

Clemson Homecoming 2012

Yesterday Dave took Savannah to her first Clemson game . . . and it was a great one to go to because it was homecoming.  They left bright and early for a day full of fun.  Dave and Brian decided that they would both take their daughters to the game, so Preston and I stayed home for a day of fun here at home.  I have limited details, other than it was "fun" and according to Dave "wasn't Savannah's thing" so they left after halftime.  I think she really enjoyed seeing the floats and football players with "her real eyes" and of course she enjoyed a day with daddy all to herself!

 

Dave and Savannah in front of a float

Maddie and Savannah

Brian and Dave

Maybe in a few years this trip will become a family tradition, but right now I think it's safe to say that we're not quite to that point yet. :)



Savannah's First Solo School Project

 Not to long ago Savannah was given her first real, at home project to be completed for school.  The directions clearly stated that parents were NOT to do the project, but could assist with ideas, supplies, etc.  Can I tell you how hard it was not to just do the entire thing, especially when it came to the cutting!  I am such a perfectionist, but it was really neat to see Savannah pull this together.  The assignment was to choose a community worker, research their job along with where they work, what special tools they use and identify any special clothing they wear.  Savannah chose a teacher and here is her finished project.

 

You can see the rubric where she didn't get anything crossed off for doing incorrectly and the star is the best grade you can get. :)  I loved how her teacher commented on Savannah's presentation . . . apparently at the end of the presentation (which was part of the project) Savannah asked the class if they had any questions and then answered them.