Ginger bread making

We had a gingerbread making party with our friends Lindsey. Hailey and Claire.
Grace is VERY proud of how hers turned out. She likes to pull the stool over to the counter and steals candy off it at least 6 times a day! Then she says.... soooo pretty!

Thanksgiving.

Michaels family was in town this year for Thanksgiving. We had our FIRST Thanksgiving in our new home. We had a great week.

We went to go see the TALLEST tree in AZ.

Michael's brother Josh was here visiting from BYU. Grace is pretty much OBSESSED with him.

Grace spent LOTS of time coloring, chit chatting and reading to everyone that was visiting.

We also got a few projects done while visitors were here. Painted Graces room, hung Christmas lights, cleaned out the garage, and built Michaels tool shelf. It was so nice to have lots of helpers!

More chit chatting..............

This HANDSOME guy carved his first turkey. He did a great job !
The table...........

Sis in law and mom in law helping in the kitchen.

The Glenns came over to enjoy the yummy meal. Thanks mands for all the yummy food you made as well.

kids table.......

We also celebrated a few days later Uncle Joshies birthday. WOW does Grace LOVE birthdays! All day she kept singing him the happy birthday song.

We had such a great time with everyone here. We sure missed our other family members but were glad we could at least be with some. Thanks for all your help with cooking and helping with projects around the house. We love you all, and have so much to be thankful for.

ZOO day.

This morning Grace and I met up with some of our friends for a nice walk at the phx zoo.

We had a WONDERFUL time... the kids were happy, and I had fun catching up with two of my old coworkers. WOW how our lives have all changed... Love these gals!!!