Gotta love the long weekend!

We (I) have definitely enjoyed the long weekend. I don't know if you can technically say that Shaun has had the last 5 days off or not... he pretty much works when he wants to. I told myself that I would go into school on Wednesday morning to get the work that needed to be done out of the way before the holiday. Well, my procrastinating side told me to put it off. So I finally went in for a couple of hours this afternoon and got caught up on several things.

We had a great time with family on Thursday. We went to Shaun's grandma's for lunch and then headed to Topeka for dinner. I was so stuffed! We got up early on Friday to take advantage of the Walmart specials. We got everything (and some) that we had gone in for. It's amazing how many people you see that you know out at 4 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving! After finishing up at Walmart, we headed back to my parents' house. We dropped Shaun off and my mom, grandma, sister and I headed back out. We definitely gave the Topeka economy a boost. But we did get some Christmas shopping done!

Happy Thanksgiving!

This week has so many blessings... first of all a time to remember all the things we are thankful for. God has given us so much, that we shouldn't just thank him once a year, but we should be thankful throughout the year. Another blessing... spending time with those you love. Whether you are traveling this weekend or spending time with your immediate family, enjoy your time. And one more thing to be thankful for.... a two day week at school! (not to mention the 5 day weekend and the anticipated shopping on the infamous "Black Friday!")

Have a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy all the delicious food :)

In Loving Memory of Grandpa Bert

Even when you know something is coming, it is still hard to handle when it does. This past Saturday, Shaun's Grandpa Bert passed away and went home to be with the Lord. He lived a good, long life and touched so many people along the way. He has taught us so many lessons that will stay with us for as long as we live. Now I know I've only known him for about 3 years, but I still had a close relationship with him. Our family will miss him tons, but we know he is no longer suffering.

All 11 cousins together... hasn't happened in a long time!

Clint, John, Tina, Deana, Kreg, Jim, Shaun, Kyle, Sara, Abby, Paul

And I don't even like sports!

So, for the girl that doesn't like sports, I had an interesting weekend. I went to the Moundridge football game on Thursday night, went to Hays on Friday to Day 1 of State Volleyball, and then headed to Wamego today to watch my cousin run in the State Cross-Country. I enjoyed seeing my family today. So even though we couldn't go on our annual Cassville jeeping trip, I was able to see some of my family. Shaun and Dale are continuing to cut milo and soybeans... and I think they can see the light at the end of the tunnel. So many crops to cut! It has been absolutely beautiful the last couple of days, not something you can usually say on the 1st of November.

Here's a couple of pics of my cousin running (he's the one in the purple Bearcats jersey).