Grandpa's Birthday and Thanksgiving

Grandpa's birthday was relatively low-key. We had dinner over at Grandma and Grandpa's house, and Moira had a fabulous time helping Grandpa to open his gifts and cards.

Opening the card

Uncle Scott and Hannah

Opening the gift

Moira also really enjoyed helping Grandpa blow out the candles to his cupcake (made by Aunt Kate, of course). We're still working on Moira's technique for blowing out candles--it's a little bit rough!

Very intense attempt at blowing out candle

Grandpa showing her the proper technique!

Grandpa with both of the girls

Moira's preschool held a Thanksgiving celebration, and she had a blast representing the Indians and participating in the feast.

Moira's place at the table

Her Indian headdress

Singing their prayer

Enjoying the vegetables
And the next day at our family's Thanksgiving, we were joined by Kate's in-laws and our family friends, Les and Linda. It was a low-key day, on the whole, and the food was excellent.

One side of the table...

...And the other side.

After dinner...Moira was "taking a nap" with Aunt Kate

Grandma brought home "Alcatraz PJs" from California

Too cute!


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Becky said…
Those pajamas are too much!!!
December 1, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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