We have been having quite a bit of fun in our neck of the woods lately. My Dad came down last Tuesday to join us for Thanksgiving (and to be oh so kind and watch E for us while we go to the ball on Thursday). We enjoyed good food, football, and just hanging out. E loves snuggling with her papa, I'm so glad she is getting this time with him. I am bummed that my sister and the kiddos couldn't come up but we will see them at Christmas which I'm excited about.
The day after Thanksgiving meant it was time to put up our Christmas decorations! Kyle and my Dad worked on the lights and decor outside and then we tackled the tree. It was so fun helping E put her first Christmas ornament on the tree. See those adorable little deer on the bottom left? My Dad and sister made those (and the snowman too that's behind them), I love how they turned out!
Saturday, we woke my Dad up bright and early to do a Turkey Trot 5k! This was the first race he has ever done and he did so great! He has some knee issues but he said he was not about to give up and we are super proud of him for sticking it out and doing it.
Yesterday morning I was in full marathon mode and got up bright and early to knock out my 12 mile run and it was beautiful out! This is the trail that I run and the ponds and recreation areas are so calming.
I was treated to donuts after I got home and every part of me was so happy haha.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great weekend!
I know you're loving the holidays having Emersyn around! Yay for getting to spend both Thanksgiving and Christmas with at least a few family members. :) Glad you had a good long weekend!
ReplyDeleteThose Christmas decorations are impressive. And I might consider taking up running if I got donuts after every run! That scenery does look beautiful, too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving! That's a bummer that your sister couldn't make it up for Thanksgiving, but at least Christmas isn't that far away, right? And hooray for donuts after marathon training! That totally makes it all worth it!
ReplyDeleteAw her first Christmas. :) Glad you all got that time with your dad. And hurrah to him for finishing the race!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time with family! So glad y'all had a great first thanksgiving with Miss E!
ReplyDeleteThey had those reindeer at a craft fair here. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteAlso, that donut picture had me drooling on Instagram.
Sounds quite perfect! I love the shot of you all at the 5k <3
ReplyDeleteYou dad is so adorable! I'm glad that you guys got to spend the holiday as a family! And that you have some help for your ball! I know it can be tough to find someone trusted when they're so young!
ReplyDeleteWe just got our tree up the other day, much easier than expected
ReplyDelete:) Awesome! It's definitely fun.
DeleteNow I want some donuts.
ReplyDeleteWe decorated after Thanksgiving too!
It's such a fun tradition to do after Thanksgiving. :)
DeleteWe usually decorate after Thanksgiving, but we move this week so I'm literally BUSTING AT THE SEAMS to break open my Christmas box in the new place. I'm so glad your dad is there and you guys are able to spend so much time together!
ReplyDeleteThat run does look beautiful; I'd run every day with that kind of view! Ooh, that's awesome that your Dad came up..! Loving all the Christmas decorations!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI love your decorations! They did a great job on the deer.
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