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Philly Area mom, Life forever changed by adoption

over the river and through the woods

to our house they came! Thanksgiving dinner was served to 16–13 of whom spent the night at our house…a house, mind you, that only has 1 1/4 bathrooms (we only count the powder room as a 1/4 bath rather than a 1/2 bath. It literally is only 2 ft x 4 ft. but complete with a sink and toilet). It was a fool–I actually typed that and meant to type “full”…ironic, perhaps…so, it was a full house indeed. I’m actually quite amazed that we didn’t have more mishaps or broken things…just a forgotten pumpkin pie (had to run to Wegman’s to get one an hour before dinner because Mom left her wonderful homemade one in the frig at home…sad), a broken toilet, and some other toileting issues…oh my. It was a lot of fun—we were particularly excited to learn that my sister’s homemade cheese rolls weren’t her only bun in the oven! Erin is having her third baby in June–Bohdan will be a little over 4 and Audrey will be just 2 when Hamson baby #3 arrives. This summer will be a fun one assuming that we have 2 new babies in the family then (come on, Lydia!).

Here’s Mom sadly picking out a store made pumpkin pie.

This pic of the kids table sorta sums it up–Evan refusing his picture, Drew playing pirates, Abby hamming it up…

Friday shopping with the girls didn’t disappoint either. Though only my parents actually shopped at Target before the sun was up, we all got loads of good deals and hit bunches of stores. And, it was really fun this year to bring Ashlyn along with the ladies. She even got her gifts for her brothers.
We are completely in the Christmas spirit here now. The music has been playing this weekend, and some decos are out. Our Christmas socks are on, courtesy of my mom (Drew insisted on wearing a pair). The advent calendars from Nanma and Granddaddy are all set up and enticing the children who are more than a little bit anxious for Tuesday to arrive.
Goodbye, fall. We loved you, but we’re ready for Christmas time now.




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  1. wow are you brave to have so many overnight guests :) but looks like it was a blast. gotta love making those memories!

    I’m with you – I love fall, but now I am totally excited about Christmas. Ooh, so much fun, esp. with the kiddos.

  2. That should have been the title of my blog! We literally go over the river and through the woods to get to Grandmother (my Mom’s) house! Looks like you had a great Thanksgiving! We are also excited for Christmas around here. Our tree and decorations are already up!

  5. We had them growing up with our own names on them and my grandmother did it for nearly 2 dozen grandchildren each year! My mom has carried on the tradition–made the calendars for her grandchildren (even has one all cut out ready to go for Lydia) and stuffs them with little gifts each year. Very fun!
    Kelly

  6. Fabulous pictures! I love, love, love the one of Drew with the socks. Cracks me up! Your Mom will have such a treat all to herself when she gets home. Lucky girl!!!

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