It's taken me forever to get this post up! It sounds like everyone had a fantastic thanksgiving (or thanksgiving's in the peck's case). Last week just flew by. I was so excited to have Loren home all week and have some quality time with Lydia. I was sure that a week would be plenty of time off, but now that it's over I'd really like another.
One afternoon we walked on the Chessie Trail. Loren had never been there before (except when he was little), so we had a fun time. It feels like you're walking through the forest with the sing-song of the river nearby. Pure rejuvenation. Michelle and I get together with the mom's club on Tuesday mornings and we walk about a mile or two on the trail. It's one of my favorite places to be.
Dessert! Pecan, pumpkin, apple and cherry cheesecake pies. Can you see that bear of a dog in the background? This dog was the most entertaining thing for lydia since the balloon. She loved watching it out the window and squealed when it jumped up close to her face. We spent 96% of the day by that window.
When lydia wasn't squealing at the dog, she was destroying the entertainment center. She especially loved the light that came on when pushing the Xbox buttons. Maggie finally brought out the Calvary- two huge stuffed animals. We thought it might make a good barrier, but Lydia's a smart cookie. They didn't last for long unfortunately.
The group!
What a fun day! Although we missed being with family, I feel like we're making memories here that will be remembered all our lives. I'm finding I can do more than I ever thought I could. Having this time away from everything we've known has been crucial for my growth in the gospel and as a wife and mother. I've also been able to break out of my quiet shell, and really get to know people. I've made some of the best friends I've had out here because i've really had to work at it. I'm grateful for all I'm learning.
One afternoon we walked on the Chessie Trail. Loren had never been there before (except when he was little), so we had a fun time. It feels like you're walking through the forest with the sing-song of the river nearby. Pure rejuvenation. Michelle and I get together with the mom's club on Tuesday mornings and we walk about a mile or two on the trail. It's one of my favorite places to be.
Everybody say cheese! 
One of Loren's classmates invited us to her home for the big dinner. There was also a professor from the school and a family from the czeck republic there. We decided to be ambitious for Thanksgiving and cook things we never had before. Loren made an apple pie and sweet potatoes while I worked on homemade rolls and a cherry cheesecake. We also threw a veggie tray together. Besides almost burning the house down with the drippings from the pie in the oven, it was a successful morning. Below is a picture of the chaos our kitchen was in.
Lydia's new car seat came! I figured it was time for a new one as her legs were scrunched
Iike an accordion and her head was lying off the cushion. They had a one day sale on the Britax Marathon so we bit the bullet and got it. I'm really happy with it though a little sad at the thought of this milestone. My baby's growing so fast! Whether we liked it or not, it was out with the old and in with the new. It's safe to say that lydia LOVES it. Score.
Well we hope you all have a great week! Finals are looming close on the horizon. Yikes! We,re counting down the two weeks left till we get to see you all!!
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