Thanksgiving

We had a surprise visitor for Thanksgiving.  We were unsure until almost the last minute that Jacob/Uncle Jaybob would be able to get leave to come spend Thanksgiving with us since he is currently doing his Air Force training in Salt Lake.  Because of this we didn't tell the kids that he was coming because we knew they would be crushed if it got cancelled and they knew about it.  So on Thanksgiving morning while I cooked up a storm in our mini kitchen Collin took the girls to go run a quick errand for me.  The reveal was a bit of a disappointment though.  The kids had no reaction at all.  Probably even less of a reaction than if they had known Jacob was coming.  They made up for that lack of enthusiasm the rest of the visit though.  We had a great Thanksgiving with him, the first one that I have cooked all by myself. 

The day after Thanksgiving there was a challenge issued and several people suited up for a polar bear plunge in the Puget Sound at Richmond Beach. I don't have a photo because it was over so quickly and we did video.  Several strangers took photos.  Collin, Jacob, and Eliza took the plunge.  Clara suited up but then wisely backed out when we got to the beach and it was freezing fully clothed and with a coat on.  Eliza made it in up to her knees while Collin and Jacob took a full dunk.  They acted like it was refreshing but I suspect that was just the hypothermia kicking in.  The water that day was 40 degrees.  During the rest of Jacob's visit we had a game night, made ornaments, and went to Pike Place where we had delicious pastries at Piroshky Piroshky. It was so wonderful to have Jacob visit.  We have really missed getting to see him every month like we did in Utah.  He's a fun uncle and brother.

Soccer Jersey- Eliza, Gingerbread Man with Ginger mustache- Jacob, Snoqualmie Falls- Collin

Gingerbread Girl- Clara, Stocking- Leona, Starfish- Me