the thanksgiving dinner

A few things:
1. Jake is participating in "Movember" (No-Shave-November) hence the beard.  He says he's doing it for charity and that he'll accept any kind of donation.
2. The only thing Myer understood about this holiday was that turkeys "gobble" and potatoes aren't apples. These things make him laugh.
3. Playing with trucks help pass the time while waiting for the bird to cook
4. I've never been trusted baking anything for this feast--so I am the designated salad maker.  And I take it to heart.  This year I made a homemade cranberry dressing which was oh so yummy.
5. I eat two slices of pie.

Who knew Thanksgiving could be summed up so well?  Until next year...

wedding wednesday

I love when weddings give us an excuse to hang out as a family.

Even my New Mexico sister and her husband.

(Not pictured are my brothers Cooper and Oakley)

hands-on

This Thanksgiving I am grateful for all that we have, even if it's not much.  Our past year has thrown us a few loops but at least I have my home and other shallow items I could list off unlike those people who lost everything in Hurricane Sandy. 

And I'm grateful this season to be a part of a church that understands that no matter how little or how much you have, it is important to help.  We are all here with our own battles and trials, and a helping hand goes a long way.  We've appreciated the paid-for groceries, dinners, free babysitters, and cheap and/or free double dates.  (you know who you are).  Thank you.  Thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving.

xoxo,

jake, bryton, & myer

video found here by Joshua Brown

thank you bijou

This is all I bought you ask?

No, believe it or not, I actually bought Christmas presents this year.

Shocked?

Yes, well I like to surprise every once in a while

which why I'm not posting pictures of what I bought.

Stocking Stuffers!!

Thanks for another great year bijou!

Can't wait to hang up my Party Tassels.

Ho ho ho!

over the hill

Had to visit the all talked about new Traverse Mountain Outlet Mall this weekend.  With it all decked out in Christmas wreaths and trees, it was quite the opening.  I can't believe that the holidays are almost here.  We'll talk about that later, but I loved the twinkle lights nonetheless.  We are excited, or in trouble, with these outlets are so close.  As much as I love Park City, I love saving on gas too.  I'm thinking I'm in trouble with those so close to me...ya, trouble.

sign the line

 Hi friends!

I need your John Hancock,

stamp, autograph, mark,

SIGNATURE

on this petition to officially recognize American Sign Language

as a community language and a language of instruction in schools.

Being a teacher, this is kinda important.

I appreciate your time.

If you were one of my students, I'd even give you extra credit.

 THANK YOU!

 Petition here

Art by Chuck Baird titled "Support"

Bijou Market

Like I need to advertise this anymore than I have over the years.

(click here if you're so inclined)

I'll just see you there.

Friday night, girls night!