The jeep wasn’t the only thing Archer begged to ride 24/7. He also loved zipping around in this old golf cart.

And he had a blast playing in the dirt. This trip I introduced the kids to ant lions.

We were in Bushnell for Thanksgiving at my aunt, uncle, and cousin Katie’s house. We missed you D.J.! I don’t usually get pictures like these of hum drum every day stuff so I thought I’d share. Violet and Ben snuck away and were laying on a pile of inflatable mattresses playing a computer game.

Katie was WONDERFUL with Archer. By the time we left they had even developed some inside jokes. It was a wonderful visit altogether. Besides being able to spend time catching up, we also got to enjoy the new disco hot tub (lights, music, waterfall?!), outdoor movie watching, and my favorite cat in the world, Toby.

Violet really took to this dune buggy frame.

In addition to target practicing (this year with a bow and arrow), it has become a tradition to take family Christmas pictures while at my aunt and uncle’s. Here is the whole gang. My brother is standing behind my soon-to-be sister-in-law Julie!

Mom and Dad

BBV&A in Florida.