Thanksgiving

We had a low-key Thanksgiving this year with just us. A day of cooking and eating, then three more days for adventures - no wonder it is one of my favorite holidays!

Making the stuffing first thing in the morning. Whew, then time to rest!

Fat Mr. Turkey! These small birds sure do cook up nice.

Pilgrim, Turkey, and Chocolate Turkey - far more interesting that actual Mr. Turkey.

The spread.

Cheer up, cranky pants.

That's better.

In case you are wondering about Nina's outfit. Those are size 0-3 months baby clothes. I got out the boxes of Nina's old clothes a few weeks ago, and it has become her favorite past-time to see which ones she can squeeze into. It is pretty hilarious, but we are hoping she loses interest in the next couple months....

Overheard

Recently overheard:

• "For Christmas, will the turkey bring me things?"
• "Daddy, you are wasting my money!!!"
• "I want to go back in your belly"
• "Daddy, do you know what I am going to be for Thanksgiving?", "What?", "A clown!!!"
• "When Neo and I get married, I am going to have a cupcake."
  
  

San Francisco Girl

Feeding the piglets.

Nina helps out on the nesting activities.

Sunning the belly. 26 1/2 weeks.

Trick or Treat!

This was Nina's first year for Trick or Treat. The businesses on California Ave had a nice event during the afternoon, perfect for the little ones. Over the past month, Nina had shown a lot interest in the Halloween decorations and various "scaries". On day when we were driving to school, out of the blue she asked me slightly nervously, "Is it going to be more scary on Halloween?". She wasn't too interested in the idea of dressing up, but we did manage to lure her into her costume with the prospect of candy.

The wild lion sets off to stalk her prey.

Most victims never knew what hit them.

Ok, that's enough - let's check out the loot.

Straight for the lollipops. 3 in a row.

A well deserved rest back at the den.