We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in McCall Idaho with Stanley's family. We managed to get everyone there for most of the week. The kids had a blast, and so did the big kids (us). Here is a link to some of the pictures.
My Mom was able to come visit us for a week and a half. We had a great time, and got to do lots of fun activities. We went to Tillamook, Seaside, Pikes Place Fish Market, made candy, dipped chocolates and just hung out. The kids love having grandma here with us....and of course so did I. It worked out perfect because Stanley had to work three or four 30hr shifts at the hospital while she was here. So I only had to have one night alone. Thanks Mom!
Christmas was less eventful this year. We stayed in Portland. It was our first Christmas away from family. I missed my family's Christmas events and family get together. However it was fun to enjoy a quite Christmas with just the kids. We did get a chance to do brunch with some of our good friends the Ronks. The kids had fun playing with the new toys and eating at Isabella's table. Kamaile and I made a yummy breakfast!
We called both of our families and was able to video chat so we could see them and so the kids got to see their cousins and grandparents. Thanks goodness for video chatting when we live so far away. This year instead of exchanging gifts with Stanley's family we exchanged service projects. Each family picked a service project to do for the season and wrote about it and sent pictures of the family working on it. Then we sent a copy to each member of the family to open on Christmas. It was such a wonderful experience to see how much good could be done by a few simple families. We have decided to make it a tradition!!
I was getting cabin fever after being at home all day so we decided to go out for dinner. I always thought it was weird that people went out for dinner on Christmas. Not having big family dinners to go to changed my mind on that subject. Went to The Kennedy School . We enjoyed the good food and a chance to get out of the house. Poor Isaac however seems to have gotten a pretty bad cold and maybe an ear infection so the rest of our night wasn't as peaceful.
Overall we have had a very busy yet wonderful Holiday Season. We are looking forward to a new year and the experiences that will bring!!
