Okay...it's been a super long time and I need to post tons of pictures. But, since that task is currently a bit overwhelming for me, I'll start with this.
Just before Thanksgiving Kade and Riley got a huge surprise...their dad showed up! He wanted to surprise them so we enlisted a few friends--thanks!--and I picked him up from the airport by myself in his new truck. (Totally in love with the truck...says I did good!) The kids were astonished! Riley sat at the table with him and giggled each time he looked at her. Kade tried to be more cool about it.
After Thanksgiving, we surpised his family down in Thatcher. They were all excited to have him home as well. While we were in Thatcher we drove up the mountain so the kids could play in some snow. Both Kade and Riley miss the snow a lot, so this was huge for them.
Since then, I've had to work a lot, but now that school is out for Winter Break I'll have more time to spend rectifying all the neglected chores around our home. Cory's been a huge help lately--even getting the kids early for me recently. We are all just so excited he's home for the holidays this year.
Riley was thrilled with this picture. They had a lot of fun up in the snow. I don't think they even complained about it being cold...
