Thanksgiving Day

There was no rest for the weary this year on Thanksgiving morning: I had a race to run! It was my first time doing the 5-mile Turkey Trot in City Park. The ‘Woods have done it for a few years, and I decided to join them this year.

I saw a number of people I knew out there (including our friend Josh, Riley’s PK4 teacher Mrs. Amelie, and also some guy in a full-on turkey costume that I didn’t know but had to take a photo with). The race was great. The course was really nice, and I even got an extra mile in before it started because my scheduled long run that week was 6 miles.

  

Kenny and the boys ended up coming out too; they played at the playground near Morning Call while they waited for me. All of the ‘Woods ran by first, and Riley ran alongside Nicholas for a bit. Then I finally came into view, although the boys were off playing and didn’t hear Kenny call for them to come see me. But they eventually raced over and ran with me for a little while. They were good motivation for me to finish the last mile and a half strong!

The finish line was inside Tad Gormley Stadium and lots of people were in the stands watching. The ‘Woods cheered for me as I crossed, and we all met up just outside the stadium afterwards. Grandma, Kenny, and the boys showed up shortly after. We took some pictures and then left to go eat all the things.

We gathered at our house and had a great afternoon. Amaretto shrimp, baked artichoke squares, seafood gumbo with potato salad, kale salad with parm cheese, salad bar, beer bread, and buttermilk blueberry cake for dessert. Yum.

After dinner, I went to visit Nola and Nopsi, and everyone else took a walk to the levee. Then we reconvened and the cousins played all afternoon. It was a great family day!

Speaking of which, I am so very thankful for my little family. These three boys are my world and I am so grateful for them.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now, on to Christmas!

Thanksgiving Week Farm Trip

The boys had off all Thanksgiving week, and they were so pumped. Especially because 3 of the 4 ‘Woods arrived on Saturday the 19th. That also happened to be Deb’s birthday. They came over to our house for dinner after they got into town, and we surprised Deb with a few mini pies for a birthday dessert.

The next day, Kenny took the boys up to the farm. Nicholas and James love going up there when they’re in town, so they stayed from Sunday until Wednesday. Kenny brought Rory home on Monday night, but Riley stayed at the farm until Wednesday. He had an absolute blast with his cousins.

I’m so glad we have the farm to go to. Everyone always has so much fun up there.

Thanksgiving Day recap coming up next!

School Days: Frog of the Week {Rory}

Rory was chosen to be Mrs. Claire’s student of the week a few weeks ago. That meant he got the class pet, Hopper the frog, all weekend long, and he got to be Mrs. Claire’s and Ms. Lisa’s special helper all the next week in school.

Rory brought Hopper home with him on Friday, November 11. He was so excited! They watched Inside Out together that afternoon and he snuggled with him that night.

And since that weekend was Oyster Festival weekend, we got to bring Hopper out to the fair with us! Rory had so much fun taking Hopper on all of his favorite rides.

  

Monday, November 14 was a fair holiday, so the boys didn’t have school. Instead, we went with Dana, Claire, and Colin to see Trolls. Hopper came too!

Rory took Hopper back to school with him on Tuesday. He also brought in his “Star Student” paper that we filled out, as well as his journal entry about his time with Hopper and his “Me Sack,” which he chose to fill with a little yellow digger and his white bucket truck. Naturally.

PK3 had kind of a crazy week, so Rory didn’t get to share all of his stuff until Thursday. But Ms. Lisa sent me lots of pictures when he finally did! He was so proud to show his friends his two trucks and what we wrote in Hopper’s journal.

  

We’re so glad we got the chance to spend some time with Hopper. It was a very special weekend, and we’re so proud of you for being such a great student of the week, Rory. We love you!