November was busy and December, of course, was even busier. In the middle of all that fun busy-ness our old computer died. So we were without a computer for a little while. So I'm saying all 3 of those things are why I hadn't posted Sophia's birthday pictures or our fun week long visit with Nick,Joni, Kale and Brady (my brother and his family). Sophia's birthday was November 18 with her party a few days later. My brother, his wife and kids came all the way from Iowa to spend the whole week of Thanksgiving with us! It was great! Poor Randy missed a lot of the fun, he had to work. But he was able to be here on turkey day. Joni, Kathy (Randy's sister) and I were able to do a lot of black Friday shopping, before that we were able to take the kids to some fun places and just hang out laughing and enjoying each other's company.


Sophia on the morning of her birthday. With her first birthday present in the background - snow!

The birthday girl and all her brothers. Look close even Henry's in there.


Sophia and her Rapunzel cake.


Sophia and all her friends with her at her birthday party. She was so excited for the party, especially since her friends and cousins would be there!

Alex showing off his cake ball turkey. On Thanksgiving we made these little goodies. After Joni or I dipped the cake ball in chocolate, all the kids took tuns putting candy corn feathers and beaks on our little turkeys. Oh, turkeys, making turkeys!


Even though it's sideways I had to include it. Max and Kale are both so excited as they play Sliders Sorry.

Pig piles on Uncle Nick were common place while they visited. Kale, Brady, Sophia, Aunt Joni and Henry get in on the fun.


Henry and Brady in their superhero capes.