A time to be thankful, a time to reflect and also a time to celebrate! This year our Thanksgiving was celebrated with great family. Uncle Chase came to stay with us for the whole week. The kids loved having him around. He got lots of snuggles and attention from our little ones. Thanksgiving morning started at home. Mommy in the kitchen cooking for our feast and daddy, Chase and the kids eating cinnamon rolls in front of the TV watching the Macy's day parade. It is hard to believe that 4 years ago mommy and daddy were there in NYC for the parade! Later in the day we went over to Aunt Ellie and Uncle Bill's house. Ellie of course had her home all fantastically decorated for the holiday. It was such a warm, comfortable and homey feeling. This was just one of my favorite centerpieces she had out for the kids table.
Showing her pearly whites. She has 4 teeth in fully and two on each side on top just poking thru plus one on the bottom left just poking thru. Poor little peanut is getting them all at one time!
That Saturday after Thanksgiving we took Chase to the airport. It was a sad day as we said farewell, but knowing we will see him again in just a few short weeks made it a whole lot easier! Since the weather was beautiful that day we thought what a better way to enjoy the nice weather than to go out for our annual picking out a Christmas tree! We headed out to Wickiup Tree Hill in search of the perfect tree. The have SO many to choose from. Long needles, short needles, Frazier Fur's, and the list goes on...and on...
You can even have a teal colored tree if you want!
Danielle sure was excited to ride the train for her first time.
Our train car was all decorated for Christmas. Complete with garland strung with white lights all around the train car. Each train car had a 'Elf Story Reader' and a 'Helper Elf too'.
After the cookies and hot chocolate we heard a little rustle from outside our train car, the door opened and in came Santa Claus! HO HO HO, MERRY CHRISTMAS he boasted out loud! All of the kids cheered and Dylan said he spotted Elmo! Shortly he realized it was Santa Claus and was just as excited to see him. Santa came around and handed each of the kids a shiney Silver Bell, just like in the Polar Express book and movie. The sound of ringing bells filled our train car! Soon Santa waved farewell and we were on our way from the North Pole back to the train depot. On the ride back we read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' and even sang Christmas Caroles. The kids also paraded up and down the aisle so everyone could see their pj's! This was a very memorable experience for our family. It definitely put us in the Chrismas Spirit. Lots of memory's were made and we hope to do it again next year!
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On another note. The day after Thanksgiving our family lost a wonderful Uncle. Uncle Tom Randklev passed away that Friday morning. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. He had such a will for life. His sudden passing shocked everyone around him. His services were this week, the huge outpouring amount of love and support that came for him and the family was truly amazing. People waited for hours and hours to greet the family. We want to pass along one of the poems off of Tom's funeral card. Well said, to the point and a very important message:
Remember what a smile's for;
Show off those pearly teeth.
Try to make one friend a day,
That's not beyond your reach.
Try to find that spot of good
In each one that you know;
And live each day so you'll be missed,
When your time comes to go.
Try to see the other side;
Take time to understand.
Recollect you have a heart-
Include God in your plan.
Have some time for everyone,
And let your good side show.
And live each day, so you'll be missed,
When your time comes to go.
May you rest in peace Tom. May Linda, your children and grandchildren find comfort knowing you are with the lord. You are greatly missed.
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