not just another practice

Tonight there were guests at hockey practice. Two Admirals players came to practice with the kids, sign autographs and even brought the mascot along.

 One of the players broke his stick and everyone wanted it!

 In the right place at the right time with Dad before practice started! Photo op galore.

almost reindeer season

Rowan Rudolph...such a cute little reindeer.

little helpers...

Well, why not finish another puzzle this weekend!

Then we were onto visit and help Great Grandma Audrey get her Christmas Tree decorated. Kids did a great job. Now we need to find motivation to do our own.

 

 Can we find time to finish a 3rd puzzle this month?

next...

When in puzzle mode...move onto another. 

 Rowan insisted on a picture with this creepy bear at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory today. Operation Christmas shopping has begun.

puzzle complete!

Ed and I stayed up after the family all left, and was the first thing we did this morning too. 

And now we have a completed ugly Christmas sweater puzzle. 

Thanksgiving 2018...in WI again!

All around awesome day being thankful with family. 

Nothing says fall and thanksgiving like apple cider, puzzles, cribbage and family. 

This is where you could find the men early in the day...

The kids decorated some holiday cookies... 

And then there was our amazing meal! 

Fried Turkey, Oven roasted turkey, squash, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls, cranberry, stuffing...pumpkin pie, pecan pie...you name it, we had it.

 Grandma, Grandpa, Eddie, Rowan and Blake!

 The grandkids!

 Blake and I cheesing it up for a selfie.

Next...onto Christmas!

 This is how we all felt after this fun filled, food filled day!

Warhawk official

New Jersey has arrived!

 Check out this blue hair crew! 

Great Uncle Don, Grandpa, Great Uncle Doug and Papa.

Grandpa Kris and Eddie!

We checked out a new breakfast establishment...The Original Pancake House.

Omelette was HUGE! Thanks to Karen, Doug, Don, Nana and Papa for joining us!