a thanksgiving catch-up.

...we're about a week behind BUT a few moments from Thanksgiving day.

The kids' table- some were happier than others about the Thanksgiving meal.

Continuing the tradition of building gingerbread houses. 

Ben's working on a new smile for photos. 

Buddies.

I oftentimes still cannot believe we're a family of five!

Best friends.

Happy is better than photogenic, right?

chief jackson.

Yesterday, Audrey, Jonah and I were able to join Jackson and his class for a few minutes of their Harvest Feast. His (amazing!) teacher, Mrs. Mansfield, goes all out to teach them about the meaning behind Thanksgiving for the month of November, ending in a big celebration, including a complete feast. When we walked in the kids were all in costume- pilgrims, Native Americans and fur trappers- and were enjoying their meal by candlelight. Adorable.