Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was a lot of fun but super busy. Now living out of town, we try to fit in seeing everyone when we can. 

We went and saw Teresa and her family. Emery did not want to give up Quinn. He is such a sweet calm baby. Almost make you want one. 

Thanksgiving dinner we were at my families. We had all but one of my brothers there. We played Kahoot as a family. It took a little bit for all us old people to get it, but they are actually a lot of fun. Lots of good food and then we went to see "Ghostbusters".

After the movie we went to Grandma Barnes and were able to talk to Greyson who is on his mission. They boys loved being able to see him, however they were pretty awkward when talking to him. Not the countdown to Christmas begins. 

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

It was hard to hold off this year until after Thanksgiving to put up the tree, but we made it. The kids still love putting up all their ornaments. Each year when they do it is a little memory trip for them. 

I do miss the days when they were really little and loved to do little activities to make ornaments. Some day I'll decorate the tree all matching, but for now, I prefer the mix of memories. 

A Big Choice

One reason Beck wanted a new job is so he could work more hours and could save more for a trip. His school in 2023 is going to Germany and he really wanted to go. We made him think about it for a while, due to it being a big cost commitment from him, and in the end, he wanted to go. Beck really must want to go because he doesn't really know anyone going on the trip. This weekend he signed up. I am a little nervous but also excited for him. 

New Job, New Sweaters and New Traditions?

Since Cam and Beck started their job, Beck has been looking for a new one. I'm not fully sure why since the one he had was pretty good. He was able to get an offer from Culver's. We told him to make a pros and cons list for both jobs and when it came down to it, he chose Culver's. He started this week and so far he really likes it. I think he wanted a little faster paced job. 

Each Christmas since the boys were little, we did a cheap Elf on the Shelf. I did not get an elf, but they would leave a message telling the kids to be good and leave a little gift or activity in their stocking. The kids are a little old for that now, so we decided this year to do advent calendars for everyone. They didn't really have one for teens, so we made Camden and Beckham's. They are not happy they have to wait until the first to start them. 

It's colder outside and the kids thought that the dogs need sweaters. However they are not my BFF or Princess. Luna is eating part of my lunch I gave to her. She just swallowed it and threw it up right after. 

Catch Up

Not a ton had happened since Halloween but here are a few little updates. 

I went to Twin for a weekend to spend time with my mom. Emery and Jackson came along and we stopped by Aunt Teresa's house to see Makenzie's new baby Quinn. He is so tiny and sweet. Emery didn't want to leave and stop holding him. She is excited to see him again during Thanksgiving. 

I got a new desk. It can adjust for sitting or standing. It nice to be able to choose throughout the day. Camden saw it and wanted to put it together. He did need a little help from Brad, but he did a good job, and it works, so that is a plus. 

Emery and I got our nails done the other day. She has been asking for a while to get acrylic nails and I finally let her do it this last time. They turned out really cute and she loves them. She really loves to tap them on everything. 

Luna and Eevee spend pretty much all day sleeping on a chair next to me while the kids are at school. At night, I don't let them in the room because I have had enough of them. That however does not stop them from begging at the door. We can hear Luna sniff at the door trying to get in. 

Halloween

The week leading up to Halloween the schools had different dress up days. One of them was crazy hair day. Jackson wanted his spiked up, but it's too thin and long to do that. We did 2 ponies instead. I was looking through old pictures and noticed that this was not the first time Jackson has rocked that style. 

The boys wanted to trick 'r treat with their cousins this year. I told them they are a little old, so if they want to, they have to take the younger two siblings. They agreed (like they had another choice) and they all got a ton of candy. Beckham is goth or Billie Jo from Green Day. Emery is a bear, Camden is Conner Murphy from Dear Evan Hansen. (or Johnny Cash). Jackson was a plague doctor. Beckham one night asked if he could go get a costume. I suggested he just find things around the house because I'm not going to buy it. He knew a new one was better and bought the Elf thing Zander has one. As you can see, mom was right...

Brad set up Beck's creepy man in the window. It scared a few people, but it has been worse after Halloween. Jacks and Brad keep leaving it around the house. 

I'm not amused. Turn around from my desk to see this, when I should be alone in the room.