Turkey Day 2018

Evening everyone. Busy week leading up to Thanksgiving, which isn't anything new. Mia had school just Monday and Tuesday which is nice for her. Wednesday I was off like normal so I was asked to watch her friend Olivia and her bro Gavin for a few hours. Mia was super stoked to see her longtime BFF from pre school. They played Monopoly Jr and in her room throughout the day while Gavin and I played PS4. We had a good time. Later, we had some dinner while Mia completed the project she started at Olivia's. Thursday was Thanksgiving at my parents house. The kids ate in the screened in porch while we ate at the table. Totally new thing for Mia, but for the most part, she enjoyed the experience. I think Auntie Ashley stayed out there with them. Anyways, I couldn't stay long and had to work 2-10. Not an exciting shift, but busier at times during those peak "early Black Friday" shopping moments.

Friday I was off, so we did some much-needed yard work before going to Thanksgiving round #2 at Jill's parents house. The weather was perfect and we got a lot of leaf-raking accomplished. Mia took a cute little reading break in the hammock from time to time while helping. Later, we went to Jill's parent's house. I'm sure glad (as I imagine Mia is too) that we don't have to make the trek down to Illinois anymore. So much more convenient only having to drive 15-20 minutes to their house in Waukesha. Anyways, we had fun, filled up on turkey and overall enjoyed the day with everyone.

Saturday, I met up with my brother and we went to The Highbury to watch the Chelsea vs Liverpool match with his friend Brett. Tight game, but it ended like I predicted with a draw 1 to 1. Great atmosphere celebrating the equalizer with all of 25+ Chelsea fans in the pub. Totally outnumbered the Liverpool fans. Later, I met up with Jill, Mia and Leanne when they got back home. We watched a movie after some dinner before hitting the bed.

Sunday, we spur the moment decided to go to the Oconomowoc German Christmas Market. Lots of cool hand-made items and tasty food. Had to go back to work today so didn't get to enjoy it too long. Mia wasn't digging the long line to meet Santa so we didn't stick around more than an hour and half.

This week, I have much to accomplish. Lots of design work, work on Mia's book and finish Jill's Dad's picture. We've got Cecilia staying over this Saturday as well so it should be a fun weekend.

That's all for now, thanks for reading!