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AHHHH This time of year is my Favorite! I love the crisp air and all the beautiful colors of the trees. It has started to get cooler up here in the NE, but not too cold. It is wonderful.

We have just celebrated Thanksgiving up here, along with the rest of America. It was a new experience in the Melanson household.
I "did" Thanksgiving. I made the turkey, the stuffing, Cyndys famous Broccoli casserole, spinach dip, and all of the other wonderful smelling side dishes that we indulge in. I even made Apple Pie and Pumpkin pie!!

A dear friend of mine said to me yesterday...."awww im so proud of you! You are all grown up"

It is true there is something about "doing" a holiday for your whole family that really makes someone feel grown up.

The day went over without even a bump in the road. No fighting, no drama, everyone got along and it was BEAUTIFUL! We had an extra addition this year. My little Man!! My nephew Aaron was here! Cute as can be, all dressed up in his button down shirt and sweater SOOOO CUTE! The day ended and we all were in bed i think by 9:30! =)

I really dont understand why people freak out about the day. Its just cooking and being with your family. Our day was perfect! The only thing missing .......Mimi, Popy, Sean, Ryan, Tiffany, Mia, Miles, Danielle, Kris, Lola and Kiley!!!!!!! We missed you all!!!!!!

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Soo not PC!

Since Jocelyn missed the cut off date for school by 17 days, we have been sending her to a little pre-school called His Kids. It is amazing. It is in a little church about 15 min from our house. The teachers are amazing. They are sweet and soft spoken. They teach her all the things a "real school" would. She colors and paints, has play time and reading time. She said her favorite is snack time. Mommy's favorite part about the school is that they teach her all about God, too. I love that she learns all the Bible stories that I teach her at home.

So today Jocelyn had her first "play". They called it a Pow-Wow. Yes thats right. The teachers dressed up as Pilgrims and the kids all dressed up as Indians. (Not Native Americans) They sang songs like the frisky little squirrel and 5 little Indians. They sang Jesus Loves All the Children and The B-I-B-L-E. It was soo cute. My little baby sang strong, loud and sooo off key. It was wonderful. She knew every word to the songs. (When she was paying attention)

I cant believe how big she is getting. In less than a month she Will be 4! It seems like yesterday it was her learning how to walk and talk and having turkey! But its Callie's turn now. It is amazing my joyful little baby has turned into a joyful little girl.