But First....

I had a verrrry busy Thanksgiving holiday. But before we get to that, I have to tell you about the weekend before Thanksgiving...when we had a lot of visitors! Uncle Rich, Aunt Cass, Carter and Baby Tristan came to see us - and it was very exciting. Batman, Superman and Ballet Girl showed up to put the evil Uncle Richie in jail!

Pre-Teen Titans Go!

Bean took Cass to a baby shower in Durham on Saturday, which left Uncle Richie and myself with the enviable task of keeping the kids busy. So - we went on the long hike thru the woods to the Lost and Secret Playgrounds!

Getting ready to venture out


Snack break!
or, as I like to call it:
"Drink o' water, boss?"


We've reached the Lost Playground!

We then went on to the Secret Playground further in to the park - and luckily I had the foresight to "plant" the Caravan nearby so we didn't have to trek back to the house from there. It did tire the kids out - so much so that Loch and Carter were asleep by 7 PM that evening.

I had the bestest time with Tristan - feeding her, playing with her, getting kisses, etc. - I do believe that I am tied for the position of Most Favorite Person After Mommy and Daddy (with Gramphog).

Loving the Exersaucer!


The Many Faces of Tristan

No sooner did the VA Meaghers leave than one of Bean's college friends (and her daughter) arrived! They could not get tickets to see Miley Cyrus in VA, so they opted to see her in the Gate City - and Bean went with!!

Trista, Savannah and Bean - ready to rock!!!

They stayed over and left early the next morning - which only a few days until the arrival of even more guests!