WE HAVEN'T DIED

No, we haven't died nor fallen off the edge of the earth. We are alive and ticking and all is well. Life has just been a WHIRLWIND the past two months! Here are just a couple of things that have occupied our time.
We had a delightfully quiet Thanksgiving holiday at home. We chose to stay and celebrate with just our little family. It was a treat to hear my little ones list of things they are grateful for and to see my husbands face light up with all the food! (Doesn't sound like him at all, does it?)
We were then blessed to have my in-laws come for a visit. As always, we had a great time catching up on the latest news, shopping, eating, swimming, and lounging! Not only did they accomplish their grandparently task of spoiling my kids with clothes and toys, but they out-did themselves and spoiled Mike and me with a beautiful new chandelier for our foyer. I need to take a picture so you all can see just how beautiful it is! We had a visit with Santa at the mall one day. The highlight....my shy little Chunkabear SAT on Santa's lap! He has always been deathly afraid of doing that, so this year, when he walked right up (the first in line of my kids) sat down and started talking, I started crying! Way to go buddy! It is now apparently Mei's turn to be afraid! She would have nothing to do with the jolly old elf. Thanks for the memories Grandma and Grandpa!
Pal sang his first solo in sacrament meeting this past Sunday. He sang "Jesus Once Was a Little Child." You would never have known that he had any fear doing it. He really shined! I am so proud of him and hope that he continues to find joy in singing.
We hope you all have a merry Christmas....and we hope all you men are done with your shopping. And no. A gift bought at the corner Maverick store is not a well thought out gift! We'll post again after Christmas...including pictures of our hopefully happy holiday.