Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving started off with our 5K Turkey Trot. The boys came out to support us, while Monica (their babysitter) waited with them near the finish line. The run was a cross country course with lots of grassy ditches, mud puddles, loose debris and loads of fun! We felt like we were running a steeple chase with a pack of wild turkeys (about 300 others).

Afterwards, we came home and watched the Macy's Day parade. Matthew really appreciated all the balloon floats this year. 

While the boys napped, Paul popped in the turkey while I made the sides. 

Needless to say, we are still full!! Although Matthew didn't take much to the dinner, Molly is still high on tryptophan ;)   (4th picture down, can you spot molly?)

                                     

Miss Amy

Matthew enjoys going to see Miss Amy - one active lady who keeps kids "fit" through dancing and fun exercise. This was the first time Nathan, too, was able to enjoy a little bit of the chaos!

Also - Matt showing off his hockey skills with his friend Max who lives two houses down. I don't think there is any other sport Matthew loves more than hockey. The two of them love to take over the culdesac!

Matthew's First Science Experiment

This is Matthew's first science experiment: Bath tub fizzies! By combining two colors (or fizzies) he is making a whole new color! This one was yellow and blue to make green. He loves it!

Birdhouse and Pumpkin Grilled Cheese

Another gorgeous day in Princeton! 65 degrees and sunny.

Today Matthew and I made a birdhouse from pinecone, peanut butter, and bird seed. So far, no takers, but we are keeping our eyes open!

Afterwards, we went to Whole Foods and the toddler chefs made Grilled Cheese in the shape of a pumpkin, and a veggie bouquet (which only the adults enjoyed..)

And lastly, Nathan has his two teeth just starting to come to the surface and he is Obsessed (and that's a capital O) with toys! I've learned not to take anything away from him while he's playing with it!!

Beautiful Fall Day at Park

We really love having access to such a big, beautiful park near our home. This time of year is especially beautiful. I always feel so rejuvenated after spending time at this marina.

On another note, Matt has traded puddle jumping for rock skipping ;)

Paul is American! And Other News..

Paul has sworn in and is now proud to be an American! He went in for his "test" on Thursday and they swore him in that same day. He has been wearing red, white and blue ever since ;)

The boys have been battling their 5th cold in the last few months. Although the colds are subsiding a bit now, the time change hasn't helped much with their sleep situation (esp Nathan who is now up at 4AM regardless of the time you put him down. Early mornings!!)

I ran a 5K on Halloween. Tons of fun. Came in 6th overall female and 1st in my age group. 184 participants. My next race is an 8K in Philadelphia next week followed by a Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving with Paul. Woo hoo!