Thanksgiving

What a wonderful Thanksgiving we all had. Teddy loved having the crowd around. I think that's the part of the orphanage he misses most is having a lot of people around. And then there was food everywhere and we allowed him to eat all the veggies and dip he wanted. Teddy loves his food so this was a great holiday for him! We had 12 people around our table a little crowded but the food and company was great. After dinner the girls wanted the Grandparents to see them roller skate so they all went out for a walk while I cleaned again and then the little kids helped daddy bury the hole Max dug for Ken to fix the basement leak. Work off the dinner! Our niece Jade came with Ken's parents that was nice for Sannie and Max to have someone their age and it was nice to have her.

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November in NH ?

Wow what great weather we have been having! So when it's a typical NH Sunday in November and the sun is out and its almost 60 deg, OH wait that's not typical end of November weather in NH!!! So we took advantage of this wonderful weather and got our Christmas decorations on the house, the wreaths on the barn and our outdoor tree up and it's to exciting to have it done and my fingers weren't numb. The kids loved the weather (they had their shoes off) and I could barley keep Ollie dressed. They all got out on the roof to help Daddy with the lights.
*Teddy update. He loves going to Chinese class with Lil but it doesn't start again til Jan. I really think he misses having someone to talk to who can understand him and talk back. His teacher says he talks constantly while he is there. We work everyday on colors, numbers and shapes. He and Ollie are pretty good pals most of the time. She likes her space and sometimes doesn't want Teddy in it. I asked at Chinese class for the teacher to ask him if he likes his name and he said yes. If someone calls him Ted he corrects them and says Teddy. Funny story he has been talking about "potatoes" a lot and I was surprised he new what they were. We've had them for dinner but I didn't remember him knowing what they were. Well today I found out its not "potatoes" he wants all the time its "playdough"! He must think we are crazy!!! We had out playdough about a week back and he's been asking to play with it again. Crazy mommy!

What's new?

Well I think its been about a month that we have been home. It's been busy with the end of Midget Hockey, States and Regionals. We got to go stay in a hotel! Even the girls weren't excited about that and they love hotels. Teddy got his first pair of Hockey skates and I took him skating with Lil and Ollie (sorry no pictures). Teddy didn't enjoy it, too much work. But we stayed on the ice for a good 30-40 min. Lilly and Ollie can skate by themselves so I gave Teddy some crates to balance with and they would come and check on him on their way around. We've had two IEP meetings one for Ollie and one for Teddy. Both of them are able to get wonderful services. We have a great school district. Teddy is saying a lot of phrases: No more, more please, water/milk please, get shoes, love you or love you too (Ollie says that a lot), books please, and he will repeat most anything you say or try and I think he understands a lot especially if you use hand gestures. BUT it would be nice to know what he is saying he talks constantly. And I gave him a hair cut tonight (he has sensitive hair :o) And yes those are Barbies in the pictures!!

Halloween 2

Trick or treating was a multi-generational event for us this year. It was great to have San home and Grandma and Grandpa usually dress up for work, so they were easy to convince. We went early because of a late hockey game and to try and beat the rain, the kids did great and stayed dry for the most part. Ollie ended up with more candy than the others, she was a little more aggressive on the help your self bowls!

First Week Home

How has our week been? Very busy. We got home on Thur night Ken and Max had two hockey games that weekend, Teddy went to his first hockey game. I think he's sold on hockey! Ken went back to work on Mon. Lil had a hard time getting adjusted to the changing back of the time and I kept her home one day and sent her late another. I haven't been able to stay up later then 9 and we are all having a hard time with jet lag. We've carved our pumpkins, went trick or treating, had guests, San came home for a long weekend from school and more hockey games. Enjoy the pictures I'll post more on adjustment later.