Tour and Thanksgiving

Tonight we went on a tour of Birthways at Mary Greeley in Ames. We decided it may be best as I only had Beth there which was 12 years ago; really not much has changed, yet. They are in the process of remodeling. It could be interesting as it didn't sound like they'd be done when the baby comes. The kids noticed there was no fountain pop machines like there was at Mercy. I did point out that we should only be at the hospital 2 days and not 2 months! My due date is still alittle over 8 weeks away, but they only do tours on Wednesdays and with church being Tuesday this week it was the perfect time. I'm not really ready to worry about the baby too much until after Christmas. I've not really gone early or late. We do have a car seat, bassinet, crib and pack and play for the baby. I also know I have some clothes left and Keith knows where they are. The kids and I did look at baby clothes at Wal-Mart. Beth had a hard time believing our baby would really be that little! Chris just thought they are so cute!!!
For Thanksgiving we are blessed to be able to spend time at Kim and Steve's(Keith's sister and husband) then we will go to Pella. We are planning on doing some shopping on Friday nothing like my crazy brothers. Then on Saturday we hope to attend the Sinterclause(dutch santa) Parade. In the afternoon, my mom's sisters and brothers and family will have a huge meal. After the meal, we play Bingo. It is a lot of fun, since my aunts shop clearances through out the year and have good prizes! We'll be back in Ames for Sunday as the kids need to practice the Chrsitmas program for Dec. 21. Beth is the grandma! Chris is robber. IF you want to come it is at 10:45 am on Dec. 21 at our church.
Hope you all have a great thanksgiving!

Grand Prix

Here are Keith, Beth and Chris at the workshop. They look like they are having a great time. That's because I think they were done except for painting or else because I stayed home.

Here is Christopher's car. It is a remote. There was way too much going on for him to actually look at me to take the picture.
This is Beth's last year to do the Grand Prix. Her car is a ketchup bottle. Very fitting don't you think?

Black Tie

Keith and I were able to go with our teens to the Black Tie Event. This a chance for teens from across the state to dress up and enjoy a good dinner and speaker. It was alot of fun! I was able to find a dress on sale and to dress it up I bought a sparkly necklace and headband(which you can't see). Keith wore a black tie with alittle more personality than just a normal tie.

Christopher's Room

Ok so I've spent the last week or so getting the wall paper off of Christopher's room. Now Keith and the kids are painting it. Keith was hoping to get it painted today. We'll see as we are going to the Gilber School play tonight. At least I've got most of the laundry washed and even folded!