Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving with Isabel and her family. The long drive to their house was well worth it for the good company and food. Thank you so much for everything. 

First Snow

Snow! This morning we awoke to the year's first accumulating snowfall. We got about 3 inches. We made a snow slide down the deck stairs, a little snowman, and snow angels. Rachael likes it when I run her around the yard on the sled and Scout is a Frisbee maniac in the snow. Time for cocoa. 

 

Family Sunday

We've had a great day. Spent the morning at Pudding Hill. This is Rachael's name for the hill near our house, taken from the 'Little Bear' series. We walked and picked up sticks and pinecones. The mushy-lake is starting to freeze. Walnuts found nearby were thrown out. 

 

Even though the weather is getting colder, Rachael still loves going to the gelato shop. Here she is with two of her favorite flavors, Smurf & Nutella. Smurf tastes like cake icing and Nutella tastes like, well Nutella. We've learned to eat quickly. If Rachael finishes her gelato first your gelato is up for grabs.

After loading up on gelato it was off to the park near the lake. The edges were just starting to freeze and much time was spent throwing pieces of ice into the lake and watching them float away. Daddy was having as much fun as Rachael. No, he was not hurt.

My First Movie

The morning was spent trying to find some size 10 winter boots (can you believe how big she is getting). So, off to the mall we went. The highlight for Rachael besides running around was the motorcycle. Unfortunately no boots were found.

In the evening we headed to the movie theater for Rachael's first movie! We started out in 'Bolt', but left after the incredibly violent second scene. We ran out with eyes covered. Ended up in Madagascar 2. Still violent, but tolerable. What has happened to kids' movies? Rachael liked the jumbo popcorn and pink lemonade. Sugar high.

She also whistled tonight for the first time. Kind of surprised herself. But, she really was trying hard.

Gymnastics Fall Session Ends

Rachael enjoys her gym class every Friday. She's got great form in her handstands and is now able to ring the bells at the top of the spider web. Coach Tai handed out ribbons to everyone in the class for their efforts. TA-DA!

   

Mommy-Rachael Day

After a morning of errands we ended up at the park with Conner. Brr, was it cold! But, after 20 minutes of tag everyone was warm and sleepy. Nap time is Mommy relax time.

Rachael got a real treat this afternoon. She watched 'Tinkerbell' the movie with friends at a princess party. Even got to help make pizza. We had a fun time. Thank you Maggie and Layla.

Canoe Trip & The End of Fall

A little chilly, but it was warm in the sun. A great morning for a canoe trip, the last of the season. No fish were caught, but it was great to be outside.