Here they are, some of you have asked me about the pictures of our lights. I am finally posting them. I waited for some snow and we have a little now.
Seeing the glowing lights at our house makes me feel happy and Christmassy inside. 
I am so glad that Kerry like to do them every year.
Last Sunday night we were on Temple Square in SLC. We had to be in Utah for Kerry's re-board exam which is required for PA's every six years. While we were there for our short trip we decided to see the lights. They are pretty much the same as the last few years but still very pretty.
We only had three kids with us. Kieran stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Smith so he wouldn't miss any school. After the lights we walked around the Grand America Hotel which is amazing. Very fancy. 
Kason found Santa but he was a bit stiff.
There was a really cool gingerbread display. 
Then we stopped in the restrooms. You could move into them, they are enormous and so richy, just like the rest of the Hotel. As we walked out Kason said, "That place makes me feel like a peasant!" Didn't even know he knew that word.
Thanksgiving was less than a week ago but it seems like a long ways back already. I wish I still had leftovers, that has always been my favorite part of the meal!
We had a quiet Thanksgiving with just our family at home. The day started with a science lesson, turkey heart quiz anyone?
The kids each made one part of the meal and Lauren set and decorated the table.
Here is my family, ready to eat and very thankful!
Kieran had his fall orchestra concert a couple of weeks ago. He is playing first violin and has really improved his playing so much in orchestra.
I am so glad that he enjoys his violin music!
And here is Kerry orchestrating the putting up of the Christmas lights. Wait til I post a picture of them, they look awesome this year!
Here is Amanda with her trophy and T-shirt from her last debate tournament. She got 3rd place out of the 50 kids in her Novice Lincoln-Douglas Division. She also got a Top Ten Speaker award! She is doing awesome in debate.
Here is her trophy.
We've tried out Netflix for the last 3 months or so and have liked watching the good old shows like Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island. The kids really like them, especially Lauren and Kason. Tonight they were watching the "Grand Canyon" Brady Bunch episodes. Remember how the Brady's got trapped in a ghost town jail and then later Bobby and Cindy got lost in the bottom of the Grand Canyon and an indian found them. Now there is some reality TV!! Just wanted to take you on a short trip down memory lane. :)
