Embracing the Christmas Spirit

I took the girls to the Gilford Public Library to make gingerbread houses.  The kids loved it, in about another year I may love it to.  Abby tried her hardest not to be distracted by the table full of candy spread out in front of her.

 The kids getting ready to decorate their houses.

 Rylee

 Sky Ty

 Check out all that candy!

John enjoying some of that candy..

Patrick

Abigail took this project very seriously.

Thanksgiving Day and GYC 3rd Annual 5K Turkey Trot

The Gilfrod Youth Center held its 3rd Annual 5K Turkey Trot this year.  The Bath's and the Watson's were there in full force.  Jeff, Todd and J lead the pack finishing in the top 50.  You will notice Jeff and Todd front and center on the GYC website.  It was a great way to start the holiday.

 My contribution to Thanksgiving.  Martha Stewart, eat your heart out!

 Pada with most of the grandchildren

 All of the cousins!

My friend, Kris, and Clark

Bob, Grandmother and Sandy

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just Chillin'

Halloween Festivities

 Emily was so excited that she got to where her costume three times this year. The first occasion was my sister's annual Halloween party. The girls were super excited to see their cousins, James, Kaleigh and Lauren. The second occasion was the Gilford Elementary School Halloween Parade. I had no idea how big this parade would be. The turnout was amazing! The kids had so much fun. The third occasion was for the actual event...Halloween. We went to our friend's, The Blandford's, neighborhood to trick-or-treating. Emily and Abby had a blast with John, Tyler and Rylee.

Abby excited about getting candy

 Emily's bag is all loaded up

The cousins and then some

Abby, Rere and Lauren

Dr Billings, Principal, leading the parade.

Emily waving to the crowd

Em's friend, Aly

Heading back to school

The kids fighting for first position at the door.

Thanks everyone for a great Halloween!