Turkey Time

Our annual "take a photo while we're together so I can have something for a Christmas card" shot

Thanksgiving dinner was at Daniel's again this year.  Mom and Dad stayed with us so we got in the morning prep work at our house.

Then hustled over to Daniel and Elle's in time to catch some of the parade.

A shot to prove Rachel has tiny feet.  Even Molly is overtaking her.

Digging through Black Friday ads...even though we don't really go shopping on Black Friday anymore

Instead we head to Illinois on Friday and Rachel gets her puppy snuggles in with Milo.

And off to Effingham for dinner and a movie

Included in this trip - Makenna and I tackled the challenge of her room.  I'll not post the before, but I've got to hand it to her.  She worked hard and the end result was worth it.  Even Charlotte the cat thought it was great!

Another year of shoeboxes

November brings with it a week full of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.  This year was no exception and we rolled through a tiring but fun week.  This is my "Sunday Crew".  Every year Rachel, Hayden, and Max lay claim to the Sunday volunteer slots.  They've made quite a team

Young and "not as young" all chip in to help. 

Even got help from a service dog this year!

Then after a long week it's time to load up

And EVERYONE gets in on this action

A full truck...reward for a job well done!