Thanksgiving

We have so much to be thankful for. The Cook family is tremendously blessed!

We had Thanksgiving at our house this year, and everyone contributed to the deliciousness. In fact, I don't think I cooked anything...! Thank you, family. A relaxing warm day of walks, eating and imbibing ended with a very spirited game of Cranium. We all learned that Pop pop can draw tepees quite well with his eyes closed, the Ten Commandments do *not* contain a prohibition on covering our neighbors' a**es, and that Jose Feliciano does a very romantic version of "Light My Fire"...who knew?

We spent Friday listening to Christmas music and updating our wreaths.

Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving and has a blessed Advent!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, Family!!

Lolo and Lola are going to GG's home to join Cyndy, Bob, Mary and Tim for turkey and football.

Uncle Jeff and Aunt Kate are somewhere in the Caribbean.

David, Cara, Frankie, Teresa, David, and Baby Cook are heading to Pop-pop and Grandmommy's home, to be with all the cousins!

Enjoy the day.

Happy birthday 3 year old

The birthday princess. I promise we're not grooming her for a pageant. This just kindof happened.

Getting in party mode!

The birthday tiara & jewelry, Rapunzel mini doll, and at the end of the day PJs and cupcake sheets were present highlights.

After several failed attempts, all three candles are finally out. Julia stares in disbelief. Those candles were tricky.

Taking a break from group Bella Dancerella to receive a birthday call from Lolo. We're not quite sure how that call ended- sorry Lolo!

Teresa was a solid birthday hostess. Thanks Grandmommy, Aunt Hilary and the cuz's for making the day so special!

Next year's Halloween costume?

Notre Dame/Maryland game

They got home after midnight. Oh to be the first child.

We had a fun afternoon of tailgating with the Forbes and running into some old ND friends.

This weekend is ND/BC. Sorry Jeff and Kate- go Irish beat Eagles!

Dinner table conversation

Teresa: "I've got a baby in my tummy."

Frankie (leaning toward T): "I'm gonna take your baby."

Teresa: "No! Don't take my baby, I just put it there."

Frankie (reaching under T's shirt): "I'm gonna take it!"

Teresa: "Well, I'm going to the store to get another one."

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I stifled a smile hearing this. I couldn't help letting the exchange brighten my spirits a tad. I was still fuming from letting the tub overflow while Teresa was in it earlier, causing a waterfall from our basement bathroom ceiling. Let's see, water disaster number 36 in the Cook household? Does one need to call a professional when one knows water is in one's ceiling and walls? After the rain deluge months ago that left our basement flooded and ripped apart, I'm leaning toward letting tonight's water just dry on its own (will it?). Unless someone out there tells me otherwise.

Happy birthday sweet twins

Gracie and Julia turn five today. What would we do without them?

There'd be no impromptu sippy cup parties on Christmas Eve...

...or tea parties or ballet practices...

And who would we trick-or-treat with?

Life without these two princesses would be dreary indeed. Happy birthday!