Over the river and through the woods

Well we didn't go to Grandma's house this year but we did go to Aunt Kelly's. It felt good to have the whole family filling up the car again. Since Samantha has been off track in the fall everyone has been home this time of year and for the holidays. It made me feel old to be looking forward to having my kids come home for Thanksgiving. Grandma and Grandpa Anderson were coming up here this year so Samantha got to come with them. We were so glad she was able to get the time off from work. It was so much fun to hear all of Garrett's stories about his first semester of college. They include some crazy stuff because well, it's Garrett. One has Garrett sitting in the refrigerator for hours so he could scare all his roommates and all their friends when they opened the door. (He hid all the stuff in the cupboards.) I'm glad he is having a great time. I just hope his grades are just as great.
Bridget recently went to a leadership camp for school. Since she is in the school leadership she helped run it. I think this leadership class has helped her grow and learn a lot this year and she is loving it.
The little kids are thrilled with everything Christmas right now. It is so much fun to have little ones in the house at Christmastime.
Here's the latest from Eli.
Eli: Mom, why are you so fat and squishy?
Me: Well, do you want the short answer or the long answer?
Eli: No Mom I mean REALLY FAT!
Me: Yeah I know.
The next day he sees Santa on TV.
Eli: Hey Mom! Santa is fat and squishy just like you!
Me: Yeah I know.