Happy Thanksgiving!

I know I haven't even blogged Halloween photos yet, but wanted to get up the Thanksgiving Day Feast video we took Wednesday at Shelby's school. Shelby is sure an agenda driver, as you hear him keep the class on track for what's to come next.

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Grammy & Grandpa's visit

Grammy & Grandpa came to visit!Shelby couldn't wait to climb all over Grandpa Dino. Good morning!We went to downtown Livermore for lunch. They were having the Halloween Carnival. Shelby and Grandpa got their pic with Flynn Rider and Rapunzel (I have no idea how to spell either one of those) from Tangled.Grammy & Shelby at lunch. We ate at Dimitri's where we had the perfect view of the festivities in the open park area in front of us. Shelby enjoyed a magic show from the fairy. He got picked to be a helper.We saw Riley there. Yeah for neighbors!We ran into Alex aka Strawberry Shortcake.Shelby saw the fairy later and had to tell her how she just blew his mind with those tricks.
That evening we all went across the street to the George's for the pumpkin carving party.Little MerrittCousin Emma RoseJettersHey, Stacy, give me that...
Sheesh...talk about twins
Me & Elaine...cheese!
EwwwGrandpa Dino let Shelby pick out a pattern to carve. Of course he picked a master level, elaborate witch scene. Grammy had to help instruct. Grandpa wasn't very appreciative of the direction...lolStacy was very quiet and wouldn't let anyone in on what he was creating.Precious preggo Chely! Mmmm...dirt & worms!Poor Grandpa, after all that work, Shelby informed him it was a present for Chely!Shelby asked me to make a pirate. I didn't have a pattern, so I did what I could.Janine's a vampire! And Shelby too? AUGH!Crazy kids!Anyone guess which one is Stacy's?....

The Wrangler rear end with the hand grabbing it. Gee, appropriate....lol
Grammy bought us Tiddly Winks! We all had a good time playing.Their last night there, we all enjoyed roasting marshmellows outside in the fire pit.We miss you guys!!!! Thanks for a fun trip!

Belt Promotion: RED BELT!

Shelby was recently promoted to a Red Belt!But first he had to prove his skills.They matched them up with a teenager and let them have it. Too cute. Shelby was excited to get Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Rogers cheered him on.Mr. Ballecer had all the kids turn to their parents and wave. Hi, Shelby!Shelby & his buddy, Tyler. Tyler just graduated from Tiny Tiger to the Black Belt Club. Shelby's not too far behind.
Mr. Johnson & Mr. Hernandez I'm always amazed at how much patience and compassion these young kids have with the little ones. Shelby truly looks up to them, and I'm grateful for such good role models for him.Ms. AriMr. BallecerTyler, his brother Noah & Shelby. They thought they were funny putting their labels with their name and rank creatively on their foreheads. Nice...We're proud of you, Shelby! Keep up the good work!