Monday, December 23, 2013

The rest of November


We had a fabulous fall day when my friends Tina and Max, with her daughter Shayna came to visit from Toronto and New Hampshire, respectively. 


Throwing leaves before going into the PEM



Tina, Max, and I


Maxwell found a new hiding place.



In her birthday dress from Aunt Hubbell and Uncle Jeff


The Mayflower the kids made for their Thanksgiving feast



The centerpieces the kids made


(photo credit: Avonlea Jane)


Getting ready for Avonlea Jane's birthday slumber party


Playing Hullaballoo



Getting ready to play Telephone






She had so many helpers when opening her presents.


We had 14 kids for the party, and 8 stayed the whole night; the rest were picked up between 9-11. The kids were remarkably still and quiet while watching a movie and eating their popcorn. 


Snuggle bugs



The kids went upstairs one by one when they were ready for bed, and there wasn't a single wake up all night long. They were very precious.


Our five-year-old with our growing Frederick


Soon it is going to be hard to tell them apart.Thankfully, their eye color is different.


Frederick with orange eyes; Maxwell with green



Ready for Thanksgiving: Gail, Matt, Rosanne, Marcia, Ryan, Josh, Taylor, Allison, Carolyn, and Joe (not pictured: Nina, David, Liv, and the kids)


We spent the first night of Hanukkah at a friend's party, and Gail brought a menorah to celebrate on the second night. After the candles were lit, it was time for Thanksgiving pie, and a few more friends showed up to celebrate the holiday.  

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