What a great week I had.
Tuesday was Thanksgiving dinner at church. (Pumpkin pie serving #1.)
Wednesday was a parent's lunch day at school so Mom and Dad joined Lindsay and me for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. I was very excited to have guests at school and really had a lot of fun. (Pumpkin pie serving #2.)
Thursday was the actual holiday so Mom, Dad, Grandma Maggy and I went to Hyperion for their brunch. No cooking. No cleaning. No fuss. I used my silverware and put the napkin in my lap like a big boy. (Pumpkin pie serving #3.)
We're stuffed! (Do you like my new smile? I'm trying a few out and think this one has real potential.)
The biggest mirror I've ever seen.
That afternoon we hung out at home. I took a nap, watched videos and entertained. Mom, Dad and Grandma watched an old movie and caught up. 
Later I helped Mom and Dad put up the tree. Santa, here it is! 
Mom said that I needed to "stay on Dad" to make sure he did his job right. I hope this is what she meant.
Friday was Mom's birthday so after she got home from an early morning trip to the store (3:30 a.m. at Kohl's?! Really Mom?!) Dad and I showered her with attention and tokens of affection. She seemed pleased.
Then, we piled into the car and headed south. Uncle Eric was hosting the Houston Thanksgiving and birthday celebration. Grandma Kathy and Papa were there, too! (Pumpkin pie serving #4.)
I couldn't believe it but Uncle Eric saved all his toy farm stuff. He had the coolest buildings I'd ever seen. Bins. Silos. Trucks. Tractors. Cows. Jeez ... he has the best toys ever!
Not only was there a table set up in the living room to farm but Papa, Uncle Eric and I set up a cow/calf operation on the kitchen table. Papa told me how to call the cows from the pasture ...Saturday morning was pretty quiet and mellow. Ahhhhhh ... Grandma lap naps ... ahhhhhh ...
After lunch Uncle Eric's kitchen faucet broke so I helped Papa figure out what we needed to do to fix it ... 
... off to Home Depot, men!
Once we finished shopping everyone decided a trip to the playground was in order. Continuing our manly adventures Uncle Eric and I dug in the dirt.
I also spent a lot of time on a big, tall slide. Last stop? That barn! Can you believe it?! The park had a barn!
This morning we said our goodbyes and headed home. Before Des Moines we made a stop in Chariton and I got to see Great Grandma Margaret and Great Grandpa Jack. They are so cool. We had an awesome visit. 
I even got to show off my combine. (I think he was jealous.)
That's it for now ... I hope everyone had a super Thanksgiving and is looking forward to all the parties and fun that the next few weeks will bring.Cheers!
Pierce
