November 24, 2017

I love when the holiday rolls over into more than one day. It was nice to still have family in town this morning. The kids had fun continuing to play while I shopped with Aunt Karen, Nana, Madison and Allison. I am not a big Black Friday shopper but Karen wanted to check out some stores that she doesn't have in Montana. We went to the village and I was not really as busy as I thought it would be. I got some Christmas shopping done. I feel like I am behind because I normally have more shopping done by now. After we were done shopping we headed home for some leftovers for lunch before everyone headed back to Twin Falls. Kylie and Madison cooked up the idea that she stay with us till Sunday when we take Madison to Twin to catch a ride back to school with the Wallis's. Allison and Ashley went to Twin to spend some time with their cousins since they don't get to see them as much as Madison has lately. I don't know how it worked out that I sent two kids but only kept one extra kid.
After everyone left we ran some errands. Madison's' knee has been hurting so while we were at Winco she got one of the motorized carts and let Kylie ride along with her. I love that she is so close with her Scharnhorst cousins even with the age difference. Family is everything. We also pulled our Christmas tree out in hopes of getting it decorated while Madison was here but I really did not think it through that well since the other girls are in Twin. Oh well it was a nice thought though.
Every year after Thanksgiving Louise makes turkey should with the bones from the turkey. I have always wanted the recipe since it is one of Kevin's favorites. This year we finally got it and had yummy turkey soup for dinner. I look forward to many years of making this for Kevin.
Before Allison and Ashley headed to bed tonight, Aunt Karen sent an update on how much fun they are having with everyone down there. Issac has attached himself to Allison and they hold hands where ever they go. He even ask her if they can be best friends or at least best cousins. Ashley is also having the best time. I love that they get to make the memories.