Thanksgiving and the following week

I have been bad about getting posts up.  There has been a few major things over the past couple of weeks.

Thanksgiving was great.  We had it over at the Barlow's this year.  It has been fun to have Thanksgiving with over the past few years.  They have a tradition where they make what ever food each member of the family is most thankful for.  This year there was ribs and curry.  We bring the traditional Thanksgiving things like turkey and yams.  It is a great feast.

My family joined us a few days after Thanksgiving for a quick visit.  We thought it would be fun to have some crab for dinner.  Going out with so many people was expensive so we did crab at home.  It was lots of fun.  Sarah and I went down to Pike's Place Market to get a couple of crabs.  While we were getting the crab, Sarah saw the cups of shrimp with sauce and started licking her lips.  I bought it for her and she chowed down on it.  Funny girl.  The crab dinner was a success and lots of fun.

Sarah with her shrimp cup

Grandpa Butch playing with the girls, while Shannon tickles 

Last Friday was a busy one for us.  Lilly had a school dance that we were looking to go to as a family.  However, Sarah got invited from Sunshine Kids to go to the Wizard of Oz play at the Children's Theater.  Jess and I split up.  Jess got a babysitter for Gus and went to the dance with Lilly.  I went with Sarah to the theater.  She got scared of the wicked witch, until I explained to her that it was all pretend.  She loved it and is now asking me to read the story to her at bedtime.  There are a lot of good organizations that help kids with cancer.

Sarah and Jasmine (a hospital roommate for one of her early stays)

We are grateful for all the love and prayers for our family.  We are excited for the upcoming holiday season as we focus on our Savior and helping to bring the spirit of Christmas to others.