2012 Holidays

I don't know how people manage to keep these up to date.  Obviously lots to catch up on.  I'm going to attempt to get things some what in order..

Ken has joined a Thursday night basketball league.  He is really enjoying it and the going out afterwards:)

November was a busy month.  After the Stachlers left, Cecilie and Caroline came for a quick trip.  They flew in and out Friday and Sunday.  Ken was a trooper and watched the kids so Cecilie and I could go out for a ladies gathering.  It was Denise's birthday and we had a fun time with the girls, thanks to Cybelle for hosting.

Thanksgiving was a lot of fun this year.  We had the Deweys and mom over.  Food was delish and a good time was had by all, maybe a new tradition!  This is the first holiday season without Dad being present.  Not easy as I often think of him. 

We had out annual Christmas party the 1st of December.  It was early this year but we always have it on the 1st Saturday of December so it was out of our hands.  99 people again this year and a great time had by all.  It was really a great kick off to the holiday season.  There was an energy in the house that was impossible to miss, everyone was ready to play.  The last quests left at 2:00.  Ken was my hero and got up and took Calvin to the Mountain first thing Sunday morning.

Our weekends were then booked for the rest of the holiday season with lots of annual parties we have been to before and a couple of first time parties.

Ken's mom and step-dad came for Christmas!  Mary and I managed to keep it a surprise. It was somewhat of a last minute decision on their part.  They headed south to Florida after leaving us.  Ken found out when they were an hour out (he read a text).  But it was just as well as he was getting ready to head out for Basketball.  The kids were very surprised.  It was nice to have a full house for Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning.  Mom came for Christmas Eve and spend the night too.

Sometime this fall we took the Movie Theater apart and it is now more of a rec room and getting much more use.  We put a Futon down there so it can also act as a second guestroom.

Sometime in December (I think).  My youngest cousin in Norway, Christoffer got engaged!!!!!!!  A 2014 wedding is in the works.  A trip to Norway is near!