Birthday party...and Hanukkah too!

We treated Cooper and his friends to an afternoon of bowling to celebrate his 5th birthday.  And from there, we headed home to light the menorah for the first night of Hanukkah.  Lots of gifts were received...

Smiling with some gifts

And Grandma and Grandpa too!

Checking out the Power Ranger cake

What does this ball do?

Maybe I should try orange?

Swinging before the party starts

Cooper in action

Uncle Scott gives Parker an assist

Yum - ice cream!

Some of the bowlers before the cake

The first night..

Yay - a gift for me!

Some of his birthday loot

Smiles all around!

Cheering on the Niners

Another gift for me?  I like this...

One last look at our handsome almost 5 year old!

So thankful

In mid-November, we were able to move back into our house, and by Thanksgiving we were settled enough to be able to host Alex's family.  Lots of fun ensued...

Welcoming Dad home from his new job

The boys heading to the park on Thanksgiving day

Slide

The full gang

Enjoying dinner

Watching a show

A family shot

Our future craps player?

Clowning around with Aunt Jodi

Smile!

Grandparents and grandkids

And finally, enjoying the last of the fall weather