Gearing up for the holidays!

We had a lovely Thanksgiving, complete with 3 handsome boys!

Isaac got a Biology book from Auntie Faith and spent some time reviewing his favorite subject, the human body!

Cousin love, Xavier was not feeling it!

This is how we dress for Black Friday, right?  Even if we don't go shopping anywhere!

Our good friend Erin ran the Schaumburg half marathon, so we prepped a sign and cheered her on!

 Sam's writing is really coming along!  Here are my favorite samples from the past few weeks.  "From Sam to Mom for being the best mom ever!" (No, I did NOT prompt him!)

"I love mom and dad very very much.  Love Sam.  To Mom and Dad."

Molly Philips got us another Bears hook up this year!  This time I was able to take Josh!

 Bacon Mac and Cheese Dog?  Yes sir!

 Cubs World trophy came to the game.

 We had an awesome time, it was cold but not bitter.  The Bears did lose, but it was still a good game!

 So, on to December!  Sam had the honors of topping the tree this year, he took it very seriously and even dressed in his nice clothes!

 We had our first snowfall of the season, so of course we had to go out!

 For being almost 11, she still keeps up with the rugrats (until she gets cold and hides in the garage)!

 Our short snowman!

 I got to go to the new Saved by the Bell restaurant on Sunday night.  Philie even pulled out the high school band dickey to wear!

 Ginger, Kelly, Philie, and I all dressed the part!

 Of course they have giant heads and of course we have to take ridiculous pictures!

 The menu was filled with ridiculously named items, but the food was actually very good!

 So much fun, even if it was near 11pm on a Sunday night!  We had a blast!