Playing Catch-up

We are home, we are happy.
Thanksgiving was wonderful, the brined turkey was delicious and the leftovers were sent home with Uncle Rome so our fridge would be empty before the big trip. I wish I would have taken some pictures, it was a lovely celebration, the only hitch being the children's table. Turns out, even the children don't want to sit at the children's table.
We had an energetic, fun-filled exciting vacation. Sea World, Aquatica, The Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to top it all off. We took so many pictures that it will take me a while to load them all on the computer, but I did make prints so I can subject my friends and loved ones to 200 (or more, I'm estimating) vacation photos.
Lots and lots of fun, but next vacation we will probably plant ourselves on a beach somewhere. All of the roller coasters, water slides, parades and exotic animals, and what is Mason's favorite part of the trip? "Catching Geckos. riding the escalator. swimming"
When we got home we caught up on the Lego Advent Calendar and then went to the Santa brunch with Grandma and Papa the next day. The older boys were great with Santa, and coveted the m&m filled candy cane he gave them. Blake was a little more hesitant with the big man but he loved the candy cane too. He thought it made a cool sound when he shook it.
We have the first day back at school under our belts, and are making progress swapping turkeys for tinsel.