We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year (not that we didn't last year but it was defiantly a much better experience. Aly had hand foot mouth last year so it was interesting). We went to Dad's house on Thursday and then had the Manderscheid's on Sunday. We had decided after Easter this year that we were not going to celebrate with both family's on the same day anymore because it was just to hard on everyone so it worked out nice to have them on different days so we didn't miss any one or any thing!! We had the traditional Jackson Thanksgiving (Fried turkey and casseroles galore, Yum) and had a great time. Aly spent some time on the swing out front and had a good time. The Deegan's were in Charleston this year so we missed them.
Then on Sunday we had the Manderscheid Thanksgiving after church and it was also a good time. Lots and Lots of yummy food and great company.
On Friday after Thanksgiving we had such a great family day. We went to Home Depot and picked out our Christmas Tree, Aly got to have the final say so this year and she picked a great one. Then we went to Stevie B's pizza (its like CiCi's) and had lunch. JV and I ate Pizza and Aly ate Salad! Who's kid is this???? Then we went to pets smart and walked around and looked at the animals. We were in no hurry and thought it would be fun just to wonder a bit. Aly loved looking at the fish, birds and all the people Dogs they had there.
After her nap we decorated the Tree together. Aly put all her ordainment on the tree and helped Daddy with the lights. My dad has a habit of giving us singing toys and Aly is having a blast playing with them. Most of the time she turns them on at the same time so we have 2 ridiculously loud Christmas carlos going at the same time. We realized last night that one of them had mysteriously jumped on top of the refrigerator behind the crock pot so he is in a time out. I was struggling to find a place to put my Christmas town so I had decided to pick 2 and just put those out but when I went up stairs I couldn't chose so they are all out but in 2 different places but it makes me happy to see them so its ok! :)
On a few other medical notes, Aunt Cheryl is doing much better. She seems to be getting stronger every day (she was in the hospital for a little over a week for some colon issues) so all the wonderful prayers are/were working!!! Aly has had some troubles this week. She started getting sick on Sunday and then I took her to the Dr. on Tuesday and she had strep throat and a pretty bad cold. She stayed at home with me on Tuesday and then went to MiMi's and Papa's house yesterday to recover. She looks and sounds so much better today so I think the antibiotic is working!!!
On another note, it looks like my Dad is moving to Panama City, FL. in the next few months. He has a wonderful friend Kyle who owns 2 body shops down there and is opening another one in Panama City and he has asked Dad to come and run it for him. This is a great opportunity for everyone involved and we are excited about the possibilities that it brings for everyone. Its going to be hard to see him go and not have him here everyday (and it looks like no more lunches from him for a while). I am going to be running this shop here for now and we will be looking for someone to help me with the body shop operations soon.
We are so so excited about Christmas this year and have so much to be thankful for.
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