Thanksgiving Break

Overall, we had a very nice Thanksgiving Break.

On Thursday, we first went to our church and then

headed over to Aunt Cindy's for Thanksgiving

for those of us who were around. 

A smaller crew, but still good food and company. 

Grandma Char took the two girls home with her to spend 

the night, while Steve and I went shopping!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

from Aubrey

from Avery

from both

from Daddy and Avery
and photo bomber Aubrey

Mommy and the girls

We went to Ottumwa and went to the Walmart when it started at 6:00.

It was a tad crazy, but we knew that and it was a lot of fun :)

Then to Target, Kohls, JCP, and Herbergers.

We got a lot of great deals and then hit the 9:40

showing of the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

We stayed out late - but took advantage of the overnight babysitting

by Grandma Char - thanks!

We then hit our Oskaloosa Walmart at midnight for one last item

and called it a night.

(a purchase: Aubrey's new "booster seat - and it's PINK)

Friday, was spent relaxing at home with the girls and 

realizing that Avery was not feeling well.

I ended up taking her to the Urgent Care Friday night at 6:30

and found out she had an ear infection - we figured.

We didn't get home until 9:30 and no one got much 

sleep that night!

If I haven't said it before, ear infections/fever/colds

in babies ARE THE WORST!

Saturday was spent at home catching up on rest and then 

we took Avery to Grandma Betty's while

Daddy, Mommy, and Aubrey had a very special surprise:

DISNEY ON ICE in Des Moines as a special treat for JUST Aubrey!

The pictures captured our favorite memories.

 riding in her new car seat filled with anticipation

We're here!

(don't mind Aubrey's horrible picture - taking abilities ;)

For the first half hour - she sat like this and LOVED it!

She clapped and smiled and danced,

Here are some videos (kind of dark)

of Aubrey bouncing/dancing to the music.

CARS

Clapping for her favorite characters.

Mickey, Minnie, and Donald Duck

Ariel and Flounder "under the sea"

dancing, if you can't tell ;)

the underwater crew

the Pixie Hollow fairy from Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell and Rosetta 

enjoyng the show on Mommy's lap

We enjoyed some popcorn during intermission.

Toy Story

About this time of the show, Aubrey got a little sad and said,

"I sure miss Avery Leigh." - awww, too sweet!

Ken and Barbie

We stopped for supper at Mc Donalds and had a great night.

UNTIL it was bedtime for Avery, she had another HORRID NIGHT!

This time she would not fall asleep since she was so snotty 

and couldn't breathe when she tried to suck her thumb.

Oh dear, here is to hoping tonight is better!

PS - Avery's first "black eye"

she fell down a stair at the babysitters and now it has turned

a greenish/blue color - tough girl :)