Thanksgiving 2011

I just realized this is only my second post in November...and now November is over. I promise to be less of a slacker blogger in December. I'll set a lofty goal of at least 5 posts in December. Goal-setting always helps me...but no promises...except for my earlier sentence where I promised. Whoops.

Anyway, Cade and I traveled around the world for Thanksgiving. He was a pretty great travel buddy (for the most part) and we really enjoyed seeing all of our extended family. Cade was able to brush up on every one's names and we've been reviewing pictures often to keep it fresh in his mind. He just has so many aunts to keep track of! I really did a terrible job of taking pics...so here are a few random shots of about 1/4 of our journey.

He loved watching Lion King (his favorite movie ever) in 3D on Grandmama and Papa's fancy new TV.

Aunt Pam hosted the Thanksgiving dinner at her house in Tulsa and went above and beyond with cute turkeys at each place-setting. She loves Pinterest!


Aunt Gentry entertaining Cade...or vice versa

Cade's Papa carves the turkey while my Papa looks on

Cade says he hates holidays that revolve around food...because he couldn't give a hoot about eating. My next child better come with a bigger appetite!

Papa, Cousin Zach, and Aunt Kizzie (AKA Pi Phi Barbie--eye roll to the Pi Phi sticker on the lap top)

Cade has deep conversation with Cousin Nathan

Christmas scarves from Grandmama in your college colors! We've got 2 Sooners, 2 Cowboys (girls), and 2 Wildcats! PS-I refused to make that stupid WC sign with my hand for the wildcat...that is dumb.

Grandmama insists she's lost weight in her hands from all the knitting.

My mom sporting her turkey pin. I have no shame in sporting holiday pins, even as a hip, young 28-year-old, thanks to my mom. She's given me a pin for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and even though it may be a little matronly I love wearing them because of her. I allow cheesiness and minor questionable fashion judgment-calls in the name of family sentiment.

My cousin Nathan did all the dishes...he's ready to be a husband I'd say! He and Brooke are getting married June 16th!

And finally...we ate PINK cupcakes in honor of our little girl--and future cheerleader--look at that flexibility!! Pink and bows?! Yes, please!

Hope you had a great holiday...and a great November at that!

Blog-Worthy

Well, apparently nothing blog-worthy happens at our house between Halloween and Thanksgiving. The days seem to be flying by faster than ever which is fine by me...bring on Thanksgiving Break! Immediately followed by Christmas Break, oh yes, then some Spring Break please...and then the best break there is...Maternity Leave. AKA "Leave Without Pay" but we won't think about that just quite yet.

Usually I make time for blogging because I consider it a hobby and it's something I enjoy. Lately however I just haven't felt up to it. And I'm fine with that. That's how it works with hobbies. You do it when you feel like it. Today, I feel like it. So here's a few pics of our unblog-worthy last few weeks.

Playing outside while the weather allowed it.

I see how Cade is a bit confused about the rules..."Mom says don't touch the computer, but whenever I touch it she takes a picture?"

A little drumming...I hate it when my drum sticks get caught in the basketball net...

Lots and lots of "reading." Cade LOVES books. He loves to just sit and look through all the books. Sign #487 that he's a genius. I truly believe (until he tells me otherwise) that he has a photographic memory. Seriously...genius.

Lounging around with Dad.

And of course, attending several basketball games! He's more into it this year than last. He enjoys cheering and watching the action (and the cheerleaders) but he just can't hang in there the whole time yet.

We must have strategically-timed snack breaks.

And just the right amount of personal space to play with our toys. It could be years before we make it back to our actual reserved seats again.

Occasionally he'll try to make a run for it.

This is when we know we need to exit to the back hallway to continue playing until the game is over.

And, by the way, this happened too!

At 20 weeks (last Wednesday) we had a sonogram and everything looks great! All the important parts are there but we just can't talk about what "parts" are there and not there until after we see our extended families over Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful holiday! If we do anything blog-worthy (or even if we don't!) I'll be sure to let you know.