Thanksgiving Week

Dad had the week off and we were looking forward to a relaxing fun week. It didn't start so good ...

Both Amelia and Jack had bad colds over the weekend and after a few days of Jack not getting better, we decided to take him to get checked out just to make sure it wasn't anything too serious. Dad took him while Amelia and I napped. I got a call from James around 430 saying Jack was being admitted to the hospital and  possibly spending the night because of a low oxygen read. After rushing to get some things shoved in bag and Amelia shipped off, I raced to the hospital only to hear James tell me the Doctor's office didn't have a great system to read his ox level and Jack was kicking and screaming while they tried. Jack seemed perfectly healthy with a cough but not working to breath. Once he got all hooked up, his ox levels were perfect but he had to stay the night for precautionary reasons. 

So Jack and I spent the night in what seemed like just a very expensive hotel. I am glad they wanted to make sure things were fine but it all felt a little overboard since he felt fine and looked fine.

Here's our monkey resting in his hospital crib and tiny gown.

The rest of the week wasn't that exciting and we decided to take things easy so the kids could fully get over their colds. We had some good family time, mommy got some much needed alone time, and we got the hallway and study repainted. 

On Thursday, we headed to my parents for Thanksgiving. We had fun sitting around, eating lots of food, hot tubbing, sitting around a fire, and playing games.

Cousins by the fire. We had wonderful weather

Jack hanging out in his sweater vest. Handsome boy. 

Laughing on the floor with Papa

Friday we went out to get our Christmas tree. The weather surprised us! The fierce wind made it seem much much colder than it really was!

Amelia waiting to catch the tractor ride out to the trees.

Ellie and Jack trying to keep warm  

  Cousins!

We found it! 

We spent the rest of the day getting Christmas stuff all ready and set up. and Amelia was no way taking a nap, she was too excited for all the festivities. 

Saturday we were able to relax and hang out again with no real agenda. And Sunday, after church, we spent all day over with James' family. It has been awhile since we all have been together and it was nice to see Michael and Luke and Laura. 

Tomorrow things return to normal: Dad at work, piles of laundry I've avoided for too long, and regular dinners ...