Break Recap!

Thanksgiving Break is nearly over - it's been nice!  I wrote about our Thanksgiving day already.  Black Friday started with Asher's 1st Birthday party at Emily and Chas's house!

Mom and Dad were hosting people for the OSU game at their house, so Mom left a little early for that and Rach left to bring Jace something he forgot as he was staying with his dad this weekend.  T-man and I stayed back for the smash cake pics and the actual bday cake... Wendy joined us in talking about Triston's college plans and applying to the Air Force Academy!  As you can tell by the pics, Asher Kenneth was in a mood having missed his morning nap, not really trusting me or Rach to hold him! lol

Proof that life is better with cake. ;-)

It's fun seeing JoBug in the Grandma role - she's loving it!!

I went straight from there to Mom and Dad's, where everyone was dressed in our best OSU gear to watch the Cowboys score zero points in a rough game against Colorado. lol (But yay for this pic anyway!!)

Triston and I went to Rachael's house to work on his scholarship applications a bit, then eventually came back to Mom and Dad's for the big family dinner... ribs and chicken from Canes and Rib Crib + broccoli rice casserole, corn, bread, and lots of desserts!

The twins looking cute in their hats, all the boys looking through the Parrish fam scrapbooks, and me and Tman at the table!

Saturday morning, everyone came to see my house and Christmas decor.  The boys went right for the "cotton candy couch," which made me happy!  Dad and Gene having a chat at my table + the boys looking through my latest scrapbooks. =)

After that, we had a final lunch at Red Robin before the other Muecke fam headed back to Texas!

Mom and I insisted on a group pic in the restaurant and outside! #noragrets #loveit

There was no hostess present, so Mom asked a random lady sitting at a table if she'd take this pic for us.  Turns out, she goes to church with Gene and Nancy, so that was fun! =)

Friday night, Chet sent this pic of Tate hanging the first ornament on their lovely Christmas tree.  With the lights reflecting off the window and Tate on the ladder, it all looks perfectly magical. ❤

This feels true for me. lol

For the rest of my Saturday, I had a personal movie marathon, enjoying snacky foods while finally seeing Red One, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Gladiator II - which was my favorite of the three, but I enjoyed all of them, along with Deadpool and Wolverine on Disney+!  #strengthandhonor #legacy

Today has also been somewhat restful, while making healthier food choices and working out!  Happy December, and Happy Birthday to Laura Allison!  Here's a 2013 throwback pic of us. =)

And that completes my quick recap of our weekend!  One more post coming today. =)

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