November to December, 2010

 Thanksgiving 2010

I thought Wolfman had arrived when I opened the door, but it really was Peter--sporting a full beard.

Megan and Dave talk science.

Voila! Le bird.

Happy Thanksgiving!

And to you, too, Allie.

Friday night, we headed downtown to see the Mission Inn lights turned on for Christmas.  Turns out that Megan's mother used to make and sell things at Mrs. Tiggywinkle's, a shop of goodies galore across from the Mission Inn.  This year, the Mission Inn Lighting Ceremony had fireworks!  Afterward we waded through the crowds and headed home; Peter and Megan did some serious game-playing.

A week later, on Friday, we were able to attend the piano recital for Chad, Kristen and Alex.

Kids and chalk--inseparable.

Dave and Alex.

Andrew was his usual expressive self, but I do like this photo of Chad.

Chad played two songs: In the Hall of the Mountain King, and What Child is This.

Kristen played The First Noel.

Andrew played with his father's camera. . . 

. . . saying "Got it!" every time he snapped the shutter.

Treats afterwards.

Andrew wanted a turn.

Chad, their teacher, Kristen, and Alex.