We enjoyed a delicious breakfast casserole that Judy had made and sent home with us last night. Annette, Luke, Maeve, Grandpa and I went to 9:00 Mass at St. Charles Borromeo. Today is the first Sunday of Advent and this church always hangs a ginormous wreath (8' in diameter and 6' off the ground)) over the center (tall folks still have to duck under), but it's so pretty and love that fresh evergreen scent.
After Mass we went to Ingles (we adults enjoyed Starbucks treats) and got donuts for Luke and Maeve plus the makings for homemade pizza which Ryan is making tonight.
On home and Annette made bloody Mary's. We got some of our stuff together with Mark starting to pack up the car. Got the Christmas tunes on, Maeve and I wrapped another package and did a load of laundry. Philip is flying home today but 1st flight was full.....this is a very busy day for travel, so....
Mark, Annette, Grandma and the kids went for a short walk down the street to check on progress of new home under construction - some very interesting layouts that we couldn't figure out? They will be checking it out as the building continues.
It's definitely looking like Christmas here in North Carolina....
The "Big" tree in family room
Luke and Maeve's tree and Daddy's airplane tree in basement
and
some outdoor beauty
Some happy memories from this Thanksgiving weekend...
Sweet Maeve under the tree
Leigh (Brooke's sister-in-law) turned her hoodie around and made a comfy little spot for Alley.
The kiddos enjoying some game time on Mommy's phone
Saturday was a marathon craft day for these little girls while Luke was at camp....
They made bows for the dogs (Gibson, Frankie (Liam and Connor); Jinx (Brady and Blair), Bud and Alley, (Caroline and Cooper). Also a volcanic eruption out on the road, made bath bombs, watched a movie, and made chocolate chip cookies! Brooke was a very patient "Mommy/Auntie"
Ready to make the bath bombs
Doggie bows
Awesome chocolate chip cookies
Jerry Nibbles on his Pusheen blankie
It's almost December and petunias are still blooming
Annette took us for a little ride to see a close-up of Shortoff Mountain.
Beautiful view is close to the kids
We hiked thru the woods and rested on the bench!
Our last night at Lake James was spent at Ryan's with lots of euchre (4 and 5-handed). Philip arrived at 6:15 (took 3 flights till there was an empty seat) and we enjoyed Ryan's homemade pizza on his special oven - it was very good along with salad and wine.
Pretty sunset from Ryan's deck
Excellent pizza
Sad to be leaving tomorrow, but what a fun 9 days here in NC. Sooo much good eating, euchre, football, beautiful weather but most of all, hanging out with family!!! Tomorrow, we are heading to Georgetown, KY and meeting Mark's sister, Theresa and Mike for dinner (of course, more eating)!!! 😋
Have a great week!
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