Wednesday was a free day for us, and we relaxed by visiting JoAnna, Andy, and new baby Brendan at the hospital, getting a jump on some Christmas shopping, and catching a movie (Four Christmases -- you can wait for DVD).
On Thanksgiving we got up early and joined the throngs and ran a 5K Turkey Trot through the streets of downtown. Jesse, Susu, and Steve joined us in celebrating Gus' 5K debut. Check out the dream team:
Gus was a little less excited; he ended up sleeping through the last half-mile. I guess Dad wasn't going fast enough to keep him interested. After a big mid-day nap, we went over to Grandma and Grandpa's to celebrate with the largest gathering of Adriaens outside of the Netherlands. Gus looked sharp, rockin' some new threads:
Gus didn't let the Holiday, or the fact that he was dressed up slow him down from all of the work that he felt needed to be done at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Here he is doing a little demo job, and taking measurements: 
With Thanksgiving already in the rear view mirror, it was time to turn towards Christmas. First step -- the first batch of Christmas cookies. Gus helped Mommy make a batch of cinnamon pecan treats. Here is Gus helping sprinkle sugar:
And here is Mommy and Gus showing off the fruits of their labor before they go into the oven to bake:
Gus sampling the final product:
Verdict? Delicious!
As you can see, with this family, I have lots to be thankful for. Hope you all had as nice a Holiday as I did.
2 comments:
Nice pictures. Nice family! Good times!
Love,
Grandma & Grandpa U
Some things Kevin left out:
(1) Gus did not actually like the cookies, but it was nice of him to pretend. What 1 year old doesn't like cookies?
(2) It may look like Gus is doing damage to Grandma/pa A.'s house, but no walls were damaged in that picture (I think!)
(3) On Sunday, we took Gus to the Children's Museum, where he proceeded to hug every kid and baby he could get his hands on. What a nice little guy.
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