The kids had a full week off over Thanksgiving this year. While I initially didn't like the idea (we don't travel for the holidays and it is usually cold/snowy by that time of the year), I really like the way that it worked out for the family. Matt took the week off as well (even though he had to go in to work a few times since he was on-call). The week was very relaxed and refreshing. We stayed in our jammies and did stuff around the house most days.
On Thanksgiving Day, Matt ended up driving to Lincoln, IL for work. He was gone until 2:00 that afternoon. Becki worked on Christmas decorations all day while the kids played Legos and watched the Thanksgiving Day Parade (2x!). Once Matt arrived home, we gave each of the kids their new ornament and decorated the rest of the tree.
Maddie was given an ornament to commemorate her artwork which was chosen by the city of Moline last May. One side of the ornament shows her artwork while the other side shows Moline's Logo
Alex's ornament is Minnie Mouse in her Marching Band uniform and playing the Flute. A perfect ornament for Alex as she continues to love playing the flute and marched in her first parade in October.
We found this beautiful spider web (and spider) for Kaitee. It is in honor of her being chosen to be a WEB leader for her school.
Will's ornament was simple to find this year as it was a new Hallmark ornament. Here is Snoopy and Woodstock - Woodstock is driving a Pinewood Derby Car - but we figured it was very fitting for Will and his Peanuts Gang Soapbox Car!
Later that weekend, we sat down to take our annual "in front of the tree" family Christmas picture.
Let the Holiday Season begin!!
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