It is wonderful to be back home after a week in Logan. We had planned all along to spend time up there for Thanksgiving, but we ended up leaving 5 days earlier to be there for Justin's grandpa's funeral. It was a hard week for everyone. It's never easy to have a death in the family and a little added family drama never helps. But the funeral turned out nice and Justin gave a wonderful family prayer before our last good-byes to Grandpa. The graveside service was especially moving because the American Legion gave him military honors including a 3 round rifle shoot and a bugle call.
Thanksgiving Day was filled with the usual delicious food and good times with family. We had dinner at Aunt Karen's and we provided the turkeys that Justin got from work (last year's and this year's). We only provided them, seeing that I don't dare cook a turkey and I'm going to avoid learning as long as possible. I'm afraid if I learn I might be expected to host. The only thing I cooked was a dish of my favorite yams!
We haven't been in the picture-taking mood lately, but we dug out the camera when we got home to take a picture of the aftermath of Nolan's first shave. He found a razor in the bathroom while we were staying in Logan and did just as he's seen Dad do, except that he was bleeding for about 30 minutes. It wasn't too bad really, but it definitely left a mark. By the look on his face you'd think he'd just done it! 
Lastly, we put up Christmas decorations on Saturday. I'm looking forward to enjoying the Christmas season here at home and the actual holiday in St. George with my side of the family. I gave Nolan his own little tree to decorate. He loves the train and car ornaments that best, of course! We hope everyones holidays are off to a good start. I've already gotten new socks and that's always a good thing! 
One more thing!!! We saw Twilight! I couldn't believe my watch when I realized it was two hours long. It seems like it was too short but I loved nearly every second (the meadow scene was my only complaint).
Monday, December 1, 2008
Home for the Holidays
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What a week! I don't miss the family drama... but I did enjoy spending time with you, Justin and Nolan. He is quite a character! I'm glad you guys had a good Thanksgiving dinner, and I agree about putting off the turkey education. All I had to make this year was the deviled eggs because I let it slip that I had actually learned to make something Thanksgiving-worthy. Maybe next year, I will tackle the yams. We love you guys!
I'm glad you made it back safe and sound and that everything went well in Logan. Sounds like a busy week for you guys.
I'm glad to see Nolan got around to shaving that facial hair of his...:) I know Carter has found Ryan's razor a couple of times and we are lucky to have caught him before any damage was done.
That's a great idea to have Nolan decorate his own tree. You're such a smart mom!
Sounds like you guys had a great weekend in Logan...or I should say whole week in Logan. We missed you at Thanksgiving but it will be fun to have you guys here at Christmas! I loved every minute of Twilight also! I'm going to see it again this weekend with Bryan...can't wait!
Cute Cute Cute!! Love Nolan's little tree... I love the HOLIDAYS!!
That's a cute idea to let Nolan decorate a little tree. I think I will do that with my kids.
Ouch! That is so funny that Nolan had his first shaving experience! It's amazing how observant kids are with everything we do. Love Nolan's tree...so cute, and what a great idea!
I love the little Christmas tree idea. I may have to steal it next year!
Haven't had the razer scene at my house - that's a surprise. Glad he's ok. And I'm with you on the turkey thing - only now I have to cook one because it thawed out when our freezer was left unplugged!
How fun! Nolan gets bigger and bigger every post! Its crazy!
I am glad you liked the movie, I have heard too many complaints about it. I think book movies will never be as the books, or they would be 5 hours long, and no books. I loved it as well, and now I am reading the books.
P.S you are so lucky that Nolan didn't get hurt as bad as he could have.
So, I have to ask: Did Justin go with you? Has he read the books? Jen has talked me into reading the partial book from Edward's point of view. It wasn't too bad. Don't know if I'm going to see the movie soon...
I have a similar picture from when Haley found a razor and tried to shave her mustache. Ouch!
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