Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving came and went very quickly for us this year. We made it to both families for quick visits, ate a lot of food, and did a lot of driving. The good part was that I got to spend two days home with just Andrew and I while Jason was at work. Andrew and I did a lot of playing, packing, and napping. Andrew doesn't really nap more than an hour at school, so when he's home he'll take a good two to three (yes, three) hour nap at home. So, instead of being productive I nap with him. It's great! On Wednesday afternoon we loaded up and went to Conway for the night. We spent Thanksgiving at my aunt LeAnne and uncle Larry's cabin in the deep woods. On our way home from there we stopped at Wal-Mart and got all of Andrew's Christmas toys!! I DO NOT do Black Friday, Saturday, or Sunday shopping due to my extreme dislike of crowds, lines, and slowpokes. My theory is that I should go ahead and get what I want to get before the holiday rush and while the stores are fully stocked for the days ahead. It was perfect. I got everything I wanted to get for Andrew in under an hour! We stayed in Conway and ate some more then headed home about seven after Andrew was bathed and in his pj's. Jason had to work on Friday so we didn't leave for OKC until 5:30. Andrew stayed awake until we were about thirty minutes away and then passed out. We laid him down and he didn't make a sound until about 8:30 the next morning! Andrew had a great time visiting with his cousins who are three and almost one. They did a lot of playing! It was great to get to see all our family. We hadn't made trips home since July. Here are some pictures from our travels.

Andrew is helping me pack. He thinks that I should take all these necklaces! He LOVES to play with them. I puts them on and laughs. He also enjoys the hairdryer- I don't know why.
Family Thanksgiving picture

This is what I have started calling Andrew's signature pose. He does this when he gets frusterated or really wants something but doesn't know how to get it. I think it's adorable!

The highlight of Andrew's Thanksgiving was not the meal- which he ate turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and sweet potato pie- but, pushing the foot stool around the deck.

Having so much fun in the car!

Andrew was decked out in his OSU gear for the OSU/OU game. Sadly, they lost, but Andrew and I missed the game because we went to sleep early and watched Nick at Night.

Andrew had a lot of fun splashing in the tub with his cousin Jorja!

Now it's on to Christmas. I've decorated our tree and I'm trying to finish the rest of the house. I'm not doing to much, but I'm doing more then last year. I have to say, I don't enjoy decorating. I am not creative or artsy. I can't make anything. I get these great ideas and then have to rely on stores to have EXACTLY what I'm looking for already made. It never seems to happen the way I want it too. Oh well, somehow Santa still comes and it's a great day! I'm just trying to decide who is going to be the one to tear up the tree...the cats, the dog, or the boy. Stay tuned!