Thanksgiving Fun

We had a nice Thanksgiving with my family--both Carin's and Amy's families met us at my parents' house. We mostly just hung out. Did a bit of working out...played on a fun playground near the waterfront...and ate some good food. It was great to see my sisters and their families. That is certainly one downside about living half way across the country from them--we don't get to see each other as much as we'd like.

It was great to get all of the cousins together. Mackay was the youngest toddler of the group, so there were still a few things he wanted to learn--like how to pedal a big wheel bike. Despite his younger age, his two older cousins didn't have anything on Mackay in height. Man, I wonder if he will always be so tall...or if he will eventually slow down?

Our trip home in the car was fun...Mackay and Beckett took turns sleeping! Beckett was actually really good on the trip home. Mackay was good too...just a little more aware of all the fun he could be having if he weren't strapped into his seat. We actually stopped at a super Wal-Mart a few hours from home. We let Mackay run around a bit, bought some food, and changed them into their pajamas...totally white trash, but we didn't care!

Beckett and his cousin Austin--Beckett is two months younger (Beckett is bigger than Mackay was at the same age!!!)

Mackay playing trains with his cousins.

Mackay and grandma having fun at the park.

Nothing like a good Thanksgiving dinner with the family.

It's all about the bike baby!

Cowboy Halloween

Mackay and Beckett were cowboys this Halloween (thanks for making them grandma). The day before Halloween we went to a trunk-or-treat activity at our church...Mackay was soooo tired I'm not sure he even realized what was happening! He feel asleep on the way home without even eating dinner.

On Halloween we went to a friend's house and went trick-or-treating down their street...Mackay was definitely the leader of his friends...charging from house to house, up big 1940s-era steps, with his ever-expanding pumpkin-bag full of candy, saying "trick or treek." Needless to say, I now have a lot of sweets to keep me awake at work (we didn't want to give Mackay all that candy!)...at 2-years old, Mackay didn't quite realize his bounty...I doubt that will last for long, however.

Both Sets of Grandparents Visit

We had a nice weekend with both sets of grandparents. They came for Beckett's blessing. Mackay and Beckett are certainly lucky to have two cool sets of grandparents--unlike some kids. What's even better is that the grandparents get along...and entertain each other. We mainly just hung out together over the weekend. Andrea made some good food...and we went to a delicious fish restaurant in the area. Unfortunately, I seemed to get food poisoning from the fish, and the day of the blessing I wasn't feeling too hot. Luckily, I had lots of moms around to get me well fast! Another fun weekend!