Thanksgiving

We were all able to come down to Mankato for a few days. It was so nice to have Graham with us, we usually have to leave him home in Duluth! We were able to enjoy 2 Thanksgiving celebrations, too. We went to Jason and Crystal's for a lunch of great food and great company! Then, it was home to Mankato for dinner with my family. My mom is a fabulous cook, and we all indulged once again! Sean had fun playing his heart out with all his cousins, and he even wore his first hole in his jeans. Isaac and Andrew got lots of love from Nana, Papa, Grandma, Aunties, Uncles, and cousins.

Amy and I attempted to shop Black Friday starting at 3am...We couldn't believe the people out! The parking lots were packed, the lines were extreme, and there was not much Christmas spirit going on! We walked into and right back out of Kohls...it was a zoo. Then, we headed to Herbergers where the shopping was more enjoyable, we found a few things on our lists, and we didn't have to wait in line long as they had an abundance of checkouts! Way to go, Herbergers! Next, it was time for coffee before heading to Target...but then Graham called and the twins needed me. (They had been sick with colds and not sleeping well.) Oh, well. I was able to get them settled and go back to bed :)

We ended the weekend with sickness, once again. My dad came down with the flu and the boys were all still sick with colds, so we headed out a day early. Unfortunately, Graham caught the flu bug last night, and he has been down and out since. I am hoping he is back among the living tomorrow. I have never seen him this sick! I am also praying that the boys and I don't get it!

We have so much to be thankful for this year. We have 3 beautiful and healthy boys, Graham is doing great in school, and we are all together as a family. I am so thankful for this time I have to raise our boys, too. I never dreamt it could be like this!