The Week before Thanksgiving

Not much goes on out our front windows. A few years ago they put in a borough sewer line. My husband had a hard time finishing his sermons, he enjoyed watching the machine so much! Now we have a new distraction. Our neighbors to the left are putting a one level modular on the open lot across from us. It has us peeking on the progress. Today the men poured the foundation walls.  That's excitement around here!

We've had a pretty quiet week enjoying our routines: karate, visits with grandparents, church, Youth Group, swimming, library visit. Pearl takes advantage of her sisters' naps to act like an elf and work on Christmas crafts.

Our big news on the academic front is that Pearl has learned to carry in addition. I was nervous about teaching it, but the advice I found online was helpful, and she picked it up pretty quickly. Now we'll just practice for a few weeks. 

Ruby loves stomping around in shoes that are too big for her. She especially likes Pearl's shoes. Here she is looking very stylish in boot 6 sizes too big for her.

We're heading out to the western part of the state for Thanksgiving. This will give us a chance to introduce Ruby to some family members she hasn't met yet. 

All of our study of the Pilgrims is really falling in place this week. We'll miss them when we're done. I especially esteem Priscilla Mullins. Pearl likes the Native Americans' feathers best.

Sapphire is becoming more observant. The other day she was sitting next to her daddy eating lunch. She began to stare at him, and got down to take a closer look. Clutching her own forehead, she leaned toward him. "You are old daddy," she said. She had finally seen his wrinkles, and she was afraid they were catching.

They are never all three in the mood for pictures!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sapphire getting ready for a kiss