WE ARE THANKFUL...

We have so much to be thankful for...first and foremost our three beautiful children. We are so blessed to have three healthy and happy kids.

Owen is growing up so fast. He lost another tooth yesterday. I can see him growing up before my eyes.
Logan is certainly our little turkey. He is so happy and outgoing...the kid is not shy! He always makes us laugh.

Emma is turning into a little lady...way too fast! Where did our baby go?

Family Traditions

Daddy and the kids relaxing on the couch watching the Macy's Day Parade.Owen and his devilish grin...getting ready for some Reddy Whip!

And now we know why!
Logan getting in on the action!

Emma's becoming quite the pro after 9 years of this!

Good Times

Jonathan took the kids to Strasburg Railroad while Mom and I went shopping on Black Friday. He is such a good dad. They had a good time (and so did Mom and I!)

Family

We are so thankful for our family and the time we get to spend with them. We don't get nearly as much time as we would like, so we are thankful for the moments together.

Owen hanging out with Uncle Brett.

Maisie being a little turkey!
Madison being silly...love those curls girl!

Logan with Pudge the Puppy. Now he wants a dog!

Two little turkeys...Connor and Logan.

Precious moments with Grandma.

Ethan thought he could escape my camera...he was wrong!

Emma and Uncle Nathan in a friendly game of Wii.

The next generation of McElwains.

Nothing Much Going On

There hasn't been too much going on this past week. I can't believe we have two more days of school and then it is Thanksgiving break! I am looking so forward to it!

This was a big week for the kids and awards. All three of them passed swimming lessons and moved on to the next level. That was exciting. Owen and Emma both received awards at school for perfect attendance...no playing hookey with mommy in school! Emma also received an award for academic achievement (equivalent to honor roll), so we were very proud of her. I was able to sneak out of my classroom and get a few shots at Emma's ceremony. Unfortunately I was on stage during Owen's, so I didn't get any good shots of him...only his back.

Owen had his monthly pack meeting and received his first belt loop and patches. He's really getting into it. I think it will be a great thing for him. He seems to be enjoying it, and it's such a family event.

Other than that, nothing much else is going on. We are looking forward to time with family and friends this week. We have so much to be thankful for and we hope that you have a great Thanksgiving with your loved ones!

The kids worked on a turkey craft today.
This seems to be Logan's mood most of the time...what a stinker!

Fun at Scouts!

Emma's Awards Ceremony

Friends and Fun

We had a nice weekend at home. Daddy and Logan installed a new mailbox. I don't know how Jonathan ever managed without Logan's help. The kid loves to take things apart and put them back together. Emma had a friend over Friday night. The boys went to a police station with Boy Scouts and girls went and played basket bingo. Of course, Emma won a Longeberger basket...the kid is so lucky! I am trying to make a trade with her. Jonathan thinks it is wrong, but I don't think she really wants the basket...a lip gloss kit sounds much more interesting to her. In return, I spend 15 dollars on something she wants and I get a beautiful basket. Sounds good to me! Anyways, Owen had his first sleepoever last night. His friend Jack came over yesterday afternoon. I swear, boys are so much easier. They didn't need (or want) any entertaining. They were happy playing the Wii and legoes the entire time. There was no bickering or fighting and they had a great time. So, it was a nice weekend. Hope you had a good one too!

They made a mess, but they had fun!

I'm not sure why boys insist on standing on the couch while playing the Wii, but it seems to be a universal thing.

Good Friends, Good Times!

Tooth Fairy Returns!

Owen finally lost his first tooth today. We were sure he would never lose any. Emma had lost her first one before Kindergarten. He has been so protective of that tooth. He wouldn't let me near it. So this morning, he was being a smartmouth and talking back. So me...mother of the year...smacked his mouth (not hard!!!) and his tooth fell out. What a way to lose his first tooth - his mother knocked it out! Of course, he was excited. The worst part was when he said he got to write in the tooth book at school. There the kids get to write down how they lost their tooth. I had to go to his teacher and swear that it wasn't child abuse! What a mom! He'll be thanking me in the morning when the tooth fairy leaves him some cold hard cash!

And so starts the long journey of missing and crooked snaggle teeth!