Trimming the tree

Tad supervised our tree decorating while getting in his workout. It's too bad Johnny doesn't have a matching holiday outfit! We attempted to "Abby proof" the tree this year, so hopefully the ornaments are too high for her to destroy. Crabby Abby had her best bah humbug expression on as she watched from her perch on the couch. Tis the season. Tad is determined to move around these days - rolling across the quilt and swimming on his belly. He is getting excited for Santa's arrival.

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Who needs toys when you have Grammy's iphone? The iphone kept Elsie, Kit and Tad entertained. Elsie practiced the alphabet, while Tad and Kit thought the iphone might be a good toy to chew on. Apple hooks another generation...

Tad meets Santa

Ho Ho, as Elsie calls him, visited the Salty Dog the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Tad enjoyed his visit with the old man. He is wishing for a tooth - not his two front teeth - just one tooth.

Happy Thanksgiving

Battle of the birds! We enjoyed two turkeys this year - one cooked on the smoker and one cooked traditional style inside. They were both delicious. Tad enjoyed his first taste of cranberries. We are not sure how much he actually swallowed.

Cheers!

Bouncing in the closet.

Dining with the little people.

Reunited!

The Howells gang gathered at Hilton Head to celebrate Pat & John's 40th wedding anniversary over the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Anniversary Grammy & Poppa! We had a great time - it was a wonderful first Thanksgiving for Tad. He loved playing with all of his cousins. The kids and grandkids stayed in an unbelievable rental house just a few steps away from the Howells' house, where Grammy and Poppa stayed along with the four smooshed faced dogs.