Thanksgiving

Dad and Uncle Mark doing the typical Thanksgiving thing.

My Pecan Pie!

Me and Mom with the boots grandma made us.

My kitty taking a break under the tree that I had just put up.

My Grandma and Aunts Nancy and Sherma
What a wonderful Thanksgiving it was! Dev came down about a week early because he had to fly to San Diego to present a paper at a conference over the weekend before Thanksgiving, so both he and mom got to spend a good amount of time here in PA. We had a great time shopping a baking, taking out Christmas decorations, listening to Christmas music, etc. All morning on Wednesday, mom, Briann and I spent our time making pies at my place, then met up with the Aunts and their families at Papa Dinos that night (all of those who know my family know this is a Thanksgiving tradition). The next day, mom and I made rolls while watching the parade. We went, as usual, to Aunt Sherma's for the big bird feast. It was smaller than it usually is, but was still every bit as festive and enjoyable! We all took turns saying what we were thankful for. That night, we went to "Enchanted" (just us girls). The next night, we got together at my dad's house and ate and sang songs while mom played the piano. Even Uncle Mark got in to singing! I hope everyone had a great holiday like we here in PA did!

Reindeer Ears to Brighten Your Day

So mom and I were out shopping yesterday and we were a little stressed out (sometimes, holidays can do that to you). But with limited time to be together, we just wanted to enjoy ourselves. So, while browsing the dollar store, mom found some reindeer antlers and snowman ears to put on our heads. We couldn't stop grinning every time we looked at each other. There's nothing like something silly to brighten a stressful moment! Then we went home and, since we were in the mood, pulled out some Christmas decorations. Never underestimate the value of a dollar!

Danny, we're talking about you whether you want us to or not!

So, much to my brother's chagrin, I'm going to give a little insight into his life (this is a rare occurance because he doesn't really want to be talked about in anything on the internet) but I just wanted all the family and friends to know what's happening with him. He just got accepted at the Lancaster Bible College where he's starting on his way to become a minister. From the information I've gathered (the source was scant with the details) He's starting in January. Good Luck Danny!

The Kids!

Well, I posted some of these pics before I had to delete my ruined blog, so I thought I'd repost them! As you can see, the Hites out west are keeping busy! Nicolette turned one, they got to go camping, and Rees hams it up during soccer (remind anyone of his dad?). The pink tee Nicolette is wearing says "If you think I'm cute, you should see my aunt". Hee hee!

Halloween

Halloween this year was so much fun! I started off the day getting into my costume, then surprising my girls at work. Melissa and I carved the pumpkin, then took some pictures of her black cat, Midget, next to it. After work, I went over to Amanda B's house where they were all set up for a spooky party. Brad had decorated the porch into a Halloween haven (and I'll admit, with him in his Grim Reaper costume, I was a little creeped out). He had a great time traumatizing the small children by chasing them and handing them their candy very S-L-O-W-L-Y. They'd scream and run out off the porch, then turn back and say "We didn't get our candy!". One girl got the courage to take the candy, but then when she touched his hand, she jumped a mile and screamed her head off! So funny damaging the little kids.....
I haven't been able to participate in Halloween for a few years now, so I really enjoyed it!