Ode to Gilbert

gilbert feeding the babies and singingso happy in the cradle

So, now that we have so much SPACE I'm unpacking things I've had packed since I literally left my parent's house...I know I'm kind of a pack-rat. This is one of them, a doll cradle I had as a kid now is in Evelyne's room. Gilbert has really taken a fancy to it though. He loves getting in it and feeding the dolls their bottles and rocking himself back and forth. He even sings, loves to sing, loves music, doesn't say words we understand but definitely has melodious sounds coming from is mouth it's so fun. One of his favorite songs is "rock a bye baby" which we sing many times during the day.

Thanksgiving Back-Tracking

Evelyne's Thanksgiving Feast at school...as she is one of the smallest "turkeys" she is front and center

sitting next to her friends Katelyn and Avery

gilbert desperate to join in!!

Of course a group of 3 year old turkeys is too cute for words! Gilbert and I watched the Thanksgiving program at Evelyne's school, Valley Christian, here in Wilsonville. Everyone had to sign up to bring something for the Feast at the end. The teachers did such a great job. They had the tables all set for the children, and each table even had their own real live candle...LIT! There are about 30 or so 3 year olds in her am classes (3 classes of 10 - 12) so I was really impressed! The kids sang a couple of songs and then enjoyed turkey rolls, apple juice, cranberry sauce, cheese cubes, dinner rolls, pumpkin cupcakes, popcorn, and fruit. They were so excited most didn't eat much, just had a couple of bites and talked to friends and mom & dad. Gilbert loved watching the whole thing, just kept trying to be a part of it all!

Some house photos

Kitchen and Family Room

Family Room

Dining Room

Stairwell

Breakfast with Santa

Evelyne 3 1/2 Gilbert 13 months

We took a break from unpacking and had breakfast with Santa at the YMCA in Sherwood. It was a great time. The kids ate pancakes and sausage while Santa made his appearance. They had crafts for them to do afterwards. Evelyne made a bracelet which she calls a "wrist" of course it's blue. Gilbert was a bit afraid of Santa but once big sister joined in on the other knee he was alright, not sure about it though. Evelyne asked wanted to ask Santa for swimming goggles but she said she forgot and just said yes to a doll which later she told me she didn't really want. I think she got nervous. So, Grandma Gigi and her wrote a letter asking for the goggles and now all is well.