November

Thanks to Jared's parents we have learned how to build a shed. Twice. They came frequently to help and their knowledge was invaluable. We appreciate them so much! I learned to use some power tools...you'll see me below helping on my dad's roof. I'll admit my arms were a little sore after drilling metal screws in. But it was fun and the weather cooperated nicely. One neighbor commented on how much Jared's mom was able to do and I loved her answer...her dad had taught all his girls that they could do anything a boy could do. Indeed - I'd say my dad taught me the same thing. Jared had some sore muscles too.

 

Thanksgiving in Wellington

 The ENTIRE family as far as Jared's parents, siblings, and their children. A good size group for Thanksgiving dinner which was wonderful. That family has the pie idea down. Especially Machelle. 😉

Paxton's aunt teaches music at an elementary and she gave him a quick lesson on grandpa's ukulele. He enjoyed plucking out Jingle Bells. And he says a ukulele is the ONLY thing he wants for Christmas. We'll see if he says the same thing in a week. But it was fun to watch him take an interest in it.

Bennett got his first award in school. I managed to ruin the surprise the week before when I pulled the letter out of an envelope addressed "to the parents of..." and promptly read it OUT LOUD after Bennett asked what it was. Oh well.

I got an early Christmas present...yaaay for me! It was kinda funny how it happened. I was thinking about decorating for Christmas and decided I wanted a quilt up instead of the Bryce Canyon painting I had in our living room. So I texted my mom asking if she had any she'd let me hang. Instead she showed up with this one and told me Merry Christmas. I LOVE it.

That lady can SEW. Thank you MOM! 💗




First snow and the boys could hardly wait to get out in it. I enjoy it too...for about a month.