Only 8 More Days Until Christmas

Let's just pretend that I have been continuous and consistent on my blog and the fact that there are pictures from Thanksgiving on a post titled Only 8 More Days Until Christmas is not weird at all.
In fact, Thanksgiving was glorious.  That morning we spent lots of time looking out the window watching the hundreds of surfers out enjoying their holiday.  Bushia then made a giant breakfast and Eric poured mimosas while I tried to watch the parade with the kids.  No one seemed to be as interested as myself in that.

 They were interested in swimming though!

 And in lieu of a super early, crazy but oh-so-fun day of shopping on black Friday, we headed to Sports Authority around 8:30 and then to Waimanalo for a BBQ around noon.  The boys got to play soccer with Uncle Tom,

 and Dad found a new partner for his sand ball tossing game....which usually ends in tears as sand ends up being thrown inappropriately. :)  That partner, by the way, was the lovely meal planner and preparer for our Thanksgiving dinner the night before.

Much more serene than the chaos of a long Target line.  Not that I like it any better.  I truly LOVE black Friday shopping.  Just different.

 We've actually gotten to break out some pants....for when we go to the park later in the evening.  Okay, so it was only one night.  But I am counting it!

 And there are Christmas lights outside our building!  Always a good distraction for Baby Jonah on a crabby night.  The trick is getting him past the GIANT Christmas tree in the lobby that shouts, "TOUCH ME JONAH!"