Happy Thanksgiving from Merrick!

This little guy experienced the most elaborate Thanksgiving feast I have ever witnessed at 11 o'clock in the morning!  He encountered a beautiful spread of food, complex costume, handmade decorations, drums to play, etc.  ...let me tell you, nothing I have ever seen at preschool before.

The kids had the entire week of Thanksgiving off from school.  We spent a lot of time playing at the ocean, and enjoying all different types of experiences!  Here they are being serenaded by our friend Chaz, who is a wonderful musician.   

On Thanksgiving we enjoyed an amazing day at Uncle Dana, Aunt Brooke, Eva and Rocky's home.  They are such wonderful hosts, we always have a great time at their house!  It was a very casual and laid back gathering, with family and friends and scrumptious food.  We also had the opportunity to Skye with my family as well!

Since I never step foot inside a store on Black Friday, I think the kids were very lucky that I decided to take a little trip with them and our friend Abigail to Target.  Many years ago the kids were very lucky to reap the benefits of a Black Friday find from Aunt Lynn and Aunt Dawnie, when they received razor scooters for Christmas.  Years later they have nearly rode them into the ground, so the kids used some gift money and gift cards they received from Aunt Dawnie and Aunt Lynn to purchase new ones!

Somehow we talked Dad into riding one of their old scooters for a night on the town.  Hey, I am happy to use one of their old razors!  Seriously, its a great workout!

One of these things is not like the other...  Yes, I am having a difficult time letting go of the pumpkins since it barely feels like fall!!!  Well, this Michigan girl is a little confused with these 60-80 degree days, and Christmas music and decorations being thrown around town!  It doesn't compute for this girl!  They say it will take a few years to adjust, but man my brain must be pretty hard wired.  We did have fun decorating for Christmas though, and with a tiny three foot tree it only took like 30 minutes!  ...major time saver!