Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

Well, we are very much missing our family as the Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close. It was the first time these Whites were on our own and it was a little strange to have just four of us (Laney slept through dinner) around the table. We did enjoy our day though and I even managed to pull off Thanksgiving dinner minus the turkey. Ian really liked the Macy's parade and was very excited by the Sesame Street float: "Mama, Papa, its Elmo and Sesame Street! and THEY'RE REAL!!!!" I think that this was a comparison to balloons, but not sure. :) :)

Ian has quickly moved on to Christmas celebrating and our house is showing the signs of the season (both through my decorations and Ian's constant decorating that includes taping paper on any empty surface he can find). I have pictures of Thanksgiving and the day after to post today and I'll follow soon with our Christmas tree cutting and decorating. It has been a very busy, tiring and festive week.

We are thinking of all our friends and family and hope that you are all enjoying the season!

The boys waiting for dinner. Ian did great. Will ate a dinner roll. He was very appreciative of my hours in the kitchen.

Laney all dressed and ready for Black Friday in her first (of many) Christmas outfits. Loving this girl stuff! :)

The boys riding the carousel with Mike. They loved it and I think this is becoming a tradition.

Westlake Center Christmas tree. Downtown Seattle is great at Christmas time. Perhaps some year we'll even see Santa downtown, but we didn't think our kids were quite old enough for the 2 hour wait!!! Plus, Ian said that he would really rather write him a letter instead of talking to him in person. Typical.

I will be posting soon with Christmas lists for our family. Stay tuned...