Thanksgiving Part III, The Wrap

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving break.  It was just fun being all together.  Things with Aubrey and I have been up and down.  (Mutually annoyed with one another often.)   But having Bryn in the mix really helped us both have a good break.   A few of the highlights: going the movies together, movie night at home, game nights (Settlers, Skull King and Jackbox games), Black Friday shopping (Bryn & Aub), and Christmas decorating.  Well, I really enjoyed/appreciated the Christmas decorating help.  I don't know that it was a highlight for everyone else, but it was for me!)

I am really glad the girls went out shopping on Friday.  I gave them money for Christmas if they found clothing they liked....and they both did!  That is very helpful on my end.  I had purchased some gifts and had others in mind, but as far as clothes go, I needed their input.  Double bonus, they came home and wrapped their gifts as well.  

Here are a few random pictures to wrap up our Thanksgiving break.

Bri is sewing a puff ball back on the pillow.

Decorating...many hands make light work.

Elder Ili's visa FINALLY came in and he is headed to India.  We have really enjoyed his big smile, easy interactions, beautiful scripture insights and the time he has spent in our home.  He and Tanner have been friends, and they were both bummed that they missed this goodbye.  

Kaide was super tired but Elder Ili still got a fist bump goodbye in.

We gave Kaide his Christmas present early.  Bri and I knew he was about ready for this phase and would outgrow it quickly.  He was a fan!  He's a little short though so they added a box, then a blanket and settled on a towel to make it work just right.

The cutest part was watching everyone loving watching him enjoying his new toy.  We were a captive audience for sure.

A couple of last snuggles before our Brinley Kate heads back to school.  So grateful for a fabulous Thanksgiving break.