So Long November

It seems as though this month just came and went with the blink of an eye. It did, however, finally bring some relief from the heat and we've loved feeling our version of "fall." The kids were excited to bring out the Thankful Tree again. We collected sticks during our nature walk through Irvine Park (otherwise known as the Railroad Park) and brought them back to the house where Kyle immediately got out the little circles and began to write. I save them year after year and its fun to look back and see what these little guys appreciated in years past. Also fun to see where we were and how far we've come. Think: new baby, jobs, house, etc. One of my favorites this year was Gavin's "glazed donut." ;)

Speaking of donuts...the boys loved eating their favorite inside their personal laundry basket/train car during one of their station stops. 

 Kyle was the Student of the Month and got the Curiosity Award!

Kyle's teacher and principal handed out awards to 4 students, each for a different reason.

 While Kyle is at school, Gavin puts a ton of miles on his many cars. :)

 And wears himself out so much, he falls asleep reading books in bed. We literally found him this way with the lights on and I had to grab my camera.

 Thanksgiving Dinner was just our small family.

When Rudy brought the kids over to my parents' house before the meal, Kyle went immediately to the corner of books in the playroom while Gavin got out the Russian dolls and cars and began rescuing the people from peril. Such cherubs these ones were. :)

The next day, Uncle Randy and his friend Danielle came to visit us! Such a fun surprise!! I snapped a few blurry pics, so this one will have to suffice as some evidence of his visit. He's such a good uncle! :)

We had a lot of fun with them and after a morning bonfire out back, Christmas lights were hung.

And with that, November comes to a close.