Happy Thanksgiving from Addison

Here is 2009's installment of Thanksgiving songs for you, from Addison.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

As a quick catch-up on the rest of November, we attended Bradley's Country Fair (lots of great shopping and a ride on a white pony) and went to Disney World for Robert's 28th birthday. We explored Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom this time. We all found the cool weather ideal and thoroughly enjoyed the animal exhibits.

As for our two Thanksgiving meals this year: We look forward to our 1st Thanksgiving lunch in Betty & Phill's new house. We also look forward to our 2nd Thanksgiving dinner at Andrew & Evelyn's new house.

Happy moment for the month: A student, who started the year at a 2nd grade reading level, hugged me after seeing a 79% passing score on a reading post-test last week. He was so proud of himself! I cried because I was so touched. Those are the moments that keep me going back to work every day.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Going to the "Mair"

I think Addison's hearing is a little blocked still because this past weekend when we told her we planned to go to the Fair, she kept saying, "Great! Let's go to the MAIR!".

We had a fun time with Nonnie and Doodah, but sadly I got very few photos. Here's the two that I snapped prior to the camera batteries' death. First photo is before we went in, second photo is watching the pig races.

North Florida Fair

Today we went to the North Florida fair with my family. We were there for almost four hours! The food was better than I remember from years past. Addison & I ate grilled chicken & french fries which was not too bad, considering. Mom was none to pleased with her pulled pork sandwich, though. Dad bought everyone funnel cakes & fudge - yum! We went on the merry-go-round twice, which Addison loved. She wanted to ride on the pink pony, but both times the pink pony was unavailable. Luckily, she was flexible and compromised on a white pony the first ride, and a brown pony the second time. We played lots of carnival games. Uncle Boy (Hoyt) won Addison a cute purple bear, and Daddy won her a black puppy dog. The dog immediately became her best friend. Sadly, it already has a hole, from which there are Styrofoam beads leaking. While she's sleeping, the dog will be undergoing an operation to repair the damage! Addy's favorite part was the petting zoo. She fed goats with her Uncle Boy (Hoyt). She laughed every time the goat licked her hand. It was hilarious! After all that fun, Addison fell asleep on the way home.



Addison used the potty twice today. She's still inconsistent, but we're working hard at it. Robert & I would love to not change diapers anymore!

Next weekend we plan to go to Bradley's Country Store Days. The weather should be great, and there will be yummy sausages to eat!

Market Days & the Winter Festival are coming the first weekend in December. Really looking forward to both of those. It's unfortunate that they happen on the same weekend...it's a lot to do in two days!

Last but not least, I must make up for not including Amaly's long-awaited return to Tallahassee on my list of reasons why I'm excited for December. So, to add to my previous post:
December 12 - Amaly finally returns! Can't wait to hang out & catch up! (Love you, Amaly!)