Thanksgiving and Christmas prep

Originally for Thanksgiving, we were planning to drive up to Whidbey Island, Washington to spend the holiday with Josh's brother and his family. A few days before we decided that might not be the best idea. We were still recovering from Disneyland and the Hornet Ball...not to mention that Josh's days at work had been long and Reagan had a cold. So we stayed home instead. I fixed a huge, traditional Thanksgiving dinner (we are just now cleaning up the leftovers) and we watched the Macy's parade. Pretty laid back holiday...just how I like them. The day after Thanksgiving, I forced Josh and the kids to accompany me to Hobby Lobby in Visalia. I thought I might find a few deals on "black Friday". We didn't find much but the kids did get to pick out a Christmas ornament. We came right home and began to get out all of the holiday decorations. We put the artificial tree in the family room and let the kids hang their new ornaments. They were so proud...

Still to come--real tree in the living room, wreath on the door, garland on the stairs and a few more lights.