Maggie is on the home stretch for soccer and improving every week. She had her first report from the teacher and she is doing very well in school. One of the comments that made us most proud was when he said she was very respectful and he loved having her in class. They don't always show that side at home so it's nice to hear! As if she didn't have enough to do, she joined choir this month and started a book club with her friend Alex.
Gary had a birthday this month...turning, well 30-something! We had a great weekend together celebrating the event and doing all the things Dad loves...eating barbecue, going to a movie and of course, soccer! Later in the month, Gary and I got away for a night alone! We hadn't had one in longer than I can remember and it was great to have some time to ourselves. We stayed at a cabin at the base of Mt. Rainier and when we awoke, there was snow falling outside our window. It was beautiful! I think we will make getting away a regular occurrence!
We returned to Camas for Thanksgiving with our wonderful friends the Bakers. We had planned a quiet weekend but when a dog fell through the ice on the pond, we ended up with a little excitement! The men went in after the dog (to varying degrees) and all came back VERY cold. In the end, the dog and the men were all fine and it made for a great story. We played games, visited Leavenworth where we picked up our annual ornament and napped! There was no snow but it was a great time anyway!There was so much to be thankful for this year!
