Scott requested to have another sushi party to celebrate his birthday this year. We hired the same sushi chef to come and make all the sushi---which was great, except that she showed up 1 1 1/2 hrs late! Luckily we had plenty of appetizers to tide everyone over until she arrived. It was great seeing some old friends that we haven't seen in a while, and enjoy some good sushi!
This year we went to 'Breakfast with Santa' at Thanksgiving Point (as opposed to Millenial Falls). Wow, there are A LOT of kids that go! It took forever to just get our breakfast. Then there were L O N G lines for santa, face painting (which we didn't even end up doing). There are a ton of crafts, but kinda hard to help 2 boys while holding (or chasing after) a 1yr. old. We like the Millenial Falls breakfast much better since it's in a more intimate setting, and though there isn't as many crafts, the kids seemed to have enjoyed themselves better. 
Here are just a few pictures we took before heading out to our annual Christmas Concert at church. Kensley, of course, hated her big poofy skirt, and kept trying to take it off (where's my girly girl?!?). And these days, getting "dressed up" for the boys always has to include levi's still (just like their daddy!). 
seeing cousins at the concert
We went to South Towne Mall to see our favorite santa who we go and visit every year. After waiting in line for 45 min., right when we got to the front of the line, we were informed that Santa was going to take his 1 hr. lunch break (!!!). Since we were already experiencing a 1 year old temper tantrum, we decided to go back the next day instead of wait for him to return from lunch.
The tree and the decorations are finally up and ready for all the parties, and festivities we have planned for December. This year it seemed more difficult getting it finished, since I had 3 (very willing) little people that wanted to "help" with everything. Plus I had already decorated Scott's office, as well as at our church, so needless to say, was pretty "decorated out". I may be one of those people that keep my decorations up until Spring though!
So, we hosted Thanksgiving this year. Scott just got a brand new barbecue, and decided that he wanted to barbecue the turkey for Thanksgiving. I was concerned that it would burn (since I've heard stories before of others who burned theirs), but instead, the opposite happened, and the turkey was not ready until 2 1/2 hrs. after we finished eating. Luckily, Angie/Anthony brought some of their turkey that they had smoked. Oh well, we had a lot of leftovers! 
the boys "enjoying" the meal (both my boys said it was "disgusting"!)
We went to Wheeler Farm a few weeks ago while the weather was still warm (unusually warm), and some leaves were still around. The kids had fun looking at the farm animals, and even got to see some brand new baby pigs! They had the most fun though, throwing all the leaves that we gathered up in the air and rolled around in them!
"I want to turn around too"
french fry queen