Sunday, November 30, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving...Happy Birthday!


Stu poses with the Thanksgiving table, set for action!


Bryce & Drew with their Thanksgiving morning cinnamon rolls at the kids' table.


Drew & Grandpa playing trains.


The big meal! Karen, Stu, Drew, and Dalon & Antonia.


Jamal, Bryce & Lamar. Drew refused to hold still for pictures!


Happy Birthday! Opening his new Curious George.


Drew thanks his "Bro-Bro" for his birthday gifts.


Showing off the new Big Wheel & Curious George.


Grandpa & Grandma got Drew this cool scooter!


Drew gets ready to make a wish & blow out the candle.



The masterpiece, created by my dear friend, Antonia. (It's Super Why, Drew's favorite character on PBS.)


Grandpa gets in on the fun.

Bryce liked the cake!
It was a big weekend here at the Crane house! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving on Thursday, immediately followed by Drew's 2nd birthday on Friday! We also somehow managed to put up the Christmas tree, the outside decorations, do a little shopping...phew, I'm exhausted just remembering all of it! :)
Thanksgiving was a relaxed, peaceful day, shared with Stu's parents and our good friends, the Bynums. Dalon, Antonia, Lamar & Jamal came over to eat with us, and we had a great time. The boys all kept each other very entertained. We ate too much and had fun doing it!
On Friday we celebrated Drew's big day. He still doesn't really understand the concept of birthdays, but he does know about cake. For the past couple of months, if you asked him what he wanted for his birthday, you always got the same answer. An emphatic, "CAKE!!!" We obliged, and Antonia made him an awesome "Super Why" cake. He loved it! He was also very happy to receive a new Big Wheel, a scooter, some singing tools, cars, shoes, and many other great gifts. Thanks to all who remembered him on his special day!
We're now in full holiday mode! Tomorrow Bryce's preschool class visits a local grocery store to decorate a Christmas tree, and we've already got several holiday parties this week. We're excited to dive into the season head first! 'Tis the season! Enjoy!

2 comments:

Elizabeth said...

You certainly did have a very busy weekend. I am still trying to find all of our christmas decorations! Ahhh....the Albertson's field trip..what fun! Can't wait to see more pics!

Elizabeth

Charity said...

that scooter picture is too CUTE! the big wheel is my favorite gift Drew got. just yesterday Jack told me that he can't wait for Trey to get one. Happy Birthday Drew!!!!