Family Time around Thanksgiving

Warning - Long post to follow.  Quick update – Jeremiah’s ultrasound went well on Monday and they were able to see what they needed.  The mass is still the cephalohematoma with calcification now causing it to be hard (good outcome). 

Over Thanksgiving weekend we had a restful time hanging out as a family. 

On Sunday we went to Hilton Head to pick up a few things from Target and then went out to eat at the Boat House, we seem to always end up here when we go to Hilton Head instead of Southside Savannah.  But why mess with a good thing? 

Walking on the dock, don’t worry the baby seat is on the inside rail not the water side. 

Cute picture of Z and his Curious George sweatshirt, that comes with ears on the hood, he is extra cute when he wears the hood up. 

Just to make sure you can see my new Peyton shirt…Go Broncos!

Family picture taken by one of the boat handlers working the marina.   I had hoped they would drop a boat in or pick one out while we were there to see Zachary’s reaction now that he is older but no so luck. 

Jeremiah hanging at the table. 

The staff are very kid friendly which is great for us right now.  They brought Z some toys from their store for loaner, brought his food out as soon as it was ready so we could feed him then eat our own food hot, and intentionally sat us somewhat out of the way with a huge table.  Many of them stopped to visit with him to help entertain and they changed the TV facing our table to the Broncos game based on all of our gear and me looking around at the TV’s. 

Zachary Telling dada that mama is taking a picture.  On the other side of the restaurant there is a more formal bar with a big wood burning fireplace and TV’s everywhere with all games playing.  This was the first time we have sat inside, but I would love to spend an afternoon watching football with friends by the fireplace, very nice atmosphere. 

On Thanksgiving day we had the Doten’s and Poulios’ over for Football, food and games.

In order to keep the grade school kids entertained I made activity packets for each of them before hand as well as a question game they were in charge of leading.  It was actually fun to have the random questions brought out throughout the day and hear the conversations they started, I would recommend this for others (side note I have become somewhat addicted to Pinterest which is where I found the conversation starter questions and activity sheets).  We did a trivia game about Thanksgiving to see who ate dessert first and the 10 year old legitimately won. 

First time I gave Jeremiah a bottle, as Thanksgiving dinner was just about finished up. 

Here is an attempt at a family picture with the timer on the camera in the morning. 

 

Other than Sunday going to Hilton Head, we stayed home all 5 days of Thanksgiving weekend, trying to keep Jeremiah healthy and getting rest.  Above is a relaxing morning in the bonus room.

A new bloody Mary recipe from a friend I made as a surprise for Austin to encourage the relaxing mornings.

Oh and the new Wii U was delivery the first day of the break, so we might have played a lot of Mario too.  Zachary doesn’t actually play, but he “helps” Austin.  He just likes having a remote in his hand at all times (even though it doesn’t have batteries).

Jere Bear resting with daddy with a bear outfit on. 

A couple weeks ago we went to the neighborhood park at a neighborhood just down the road to allow Zachary some play time.  It was extra cold from the Nor'easter or Sandy, one of those storms that came past, enter Jeremiah’s teddy bear outfit. 

He is adorable in this thing, but holding him in it is millions times more adorable.  He feels like a real teddy bear all snuggly in this thing. 

Pictures just don’t do him justice, but it’s all I have at the moment.  Back to the park…

A close up of Zachary while swinging on Austin’s lap, yes he was giggling the entire time. 

Did I mention he is a cute Teddy Bear?  Oh yeah I did…

Slide time, Zachary did not care for the slide, even when in Austin’s arms.  Austin did not fit well into the kiddy slide. 

We also went for a walk around their neighborhood.  It is a new neighborhood currently under construction and reminds us of Eugene with the style homes and small lots. 

It was difficult to have Austin go back to work after 5 days of family time playing games and cuddling with the kids.  Christmas will be a solid week off and is just around the corner.