To back up a couple months....as I have been a bad blogger.
The Thompson's have two new members to the family. We are the proud owner's of two beagles. Their names are Ace & Tippy. We got them on the first day of school. I can just hear all of you right now......why in the world did you get two puppies. Well, I have to say, that I really enjoy having them in the house during the day while I work.
The Thompson family started hockey season. Yes all four kids are playing hockey. It's very hectic, but lots of fun. Each of the kids are on different teams, with different schedules, with different games. Jake is a Bantam this year and his games are very exciting. Josh is a PeeWee and began to check this year. He is a great defenseman. Allison is a Squirt this year and is loving it. She can keep up with the boys on her team. Anna joined the ranks this year as a Mite. She has scored her first goal and an assist in the same game. That was a great moment for her. By the end of the season in March, we will see approximately 120 games with all of the kids. Some weekends, Collin & I see 8 games in 2-3 different cities - won't change it for anything.
Well we are on a break with hockey right now as we celebrate the Holiday season. We traveled to Arkansas to spend the holiday's with Collin's family. We had beautiful weather - 50 degrees and sunny. What a change from the Michigan weather that we left. The kids got to spend time with their Great Grandfather and cousins. And of course Grandma & PaPa spoiled the kids. We had a great Christmas. The Children's Service was beautiful. As the Pastor said, " we have some spirited children." The kids actually slept in on Christmas morning. They woke up at 8:30. Great Grandpa came over and watched the kids open their gifts. I think the highlight of the day besides the gifts was the fondue that we did. Kandy & I organized a cheese fondue which the kids did not care for, but the adults liked. We then moved to the main course where the kids were able to cook beef, chicken, shrimp and vegetables. The Finale was a chocolate/caramel fondue with fruits & brownies. I think the chocolate was the biggest hit.
We will be heading back to Michigan the day after Christmas where we will be spending the holiday's with the Dufon side.
