Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving time. Travel time. Chicago and Wisconsin tour for us. I flew with the kids in to Chicago and Jeff came in from Salt Lake City after being there for two weeks. I failed to take very many pictures because I had a horrible cold that pretty much knocked me out for the first part of the trip. Nonetheless, it was nice being together again and getting to see our families and spend some time with everyone. 

Going through the airport. Everyone had a job since I couldn't carry all the bags myself and tend to Aaron. Even Aaron had a job. 

Aaron holding Olivia at Grandma's house. He loves that cat and would pick her up any chance he could. Not sure Olivia liked it that much. 

The kids with all of their cousins on Jeff's side. 

Chilling at Grandma's house. 

Sleepy. 

Sleepy. 

Happy hour

Aaron, Jeff, and I sometimes go to happy hour near Kyle and Emily's climbing class. Jeff was away and Aaron asked if we could have happy hour. While we didn't go to the happy hour bar, we had our own at home, root beer and all for Aaron. 

Aaron at 4

Four has been a great age for Aaron. He continues to be so full of life, character, and personality. 

During our walk in Umstead. What kid doesn't wear rain boots with dress socks and shorts? And always carry a big stick. 

Mommy & Bear selfie

He loves his birthday hat from school. 

Umstead walk

See that big deer in the distance in the middle of the path? Aaron and I saw that guy while running (Aaron was in the jogging stroller). That deer did not budge. He looked at us and just stared us down. We didn't go any closer because we didn't want to cause the deer to charge us or anything. Thankfully, he didn't follow us and we made it back home without incident. 

Aaron loves Kyle and Emily's old karate sparring gear. 

Superhero scrambling the eggs. 

Aaron loves to watch Yoda videos on YouTube.

Always be prepared, you never know when something may pop out of the screen and you have to spar. 

Driving the go-karts at a birthday party. Aaron did not care for the go-karts once we got driving. 

To Dad

Cheers to my dad. So much has happened in the last 15 years. I miss you. I love you.