happy thanksgiving from the Bode home! We spent the day at my mom's along with the rest of her extended family. Busy and full house, but always love getting together with all of my cousins, aunts, uncles and Grandma! My relatives are always good for a few laughs, good times.
Haven't been keeping up with the blog very well, been really busy at work (Bryan is getting a little irritated with the late nights on the computer), sick the first few days if this week, and don't have too many pictures to share. And blog posts without pictures just aren't as exciting (warning, this post contains no pictures...)
Heading to the dome to watch our hometown football team play for the state championship. We went last Saturday and let me tell you, I'm going to be a WRECK when Connor is playing sports. I'm about to get really sappy here...but man, you can just FEEL the pride these parents have for their kids out on the feel. I loved it. Near the end of the game (and it was an amazing, nail biter of a game) I had to try and avoid looking at one mom because she was crying, and that made me cry, then, the star quarterback as soon as the game was over ran immediately over to the crowds and jumped the railing into his parents...and hugged his mom. How do I teach Connor to think it's cool to think of hugging his mom right after a big win? It was cool, and it also made me tear up.
So, I'm bracing myself tomorrow, but should be a fun time!
Again, happy turkey day to all!
baking cookies...by candlelight. ha. don't worry, he knows the candle is 'hot'
My attempt at a sihlouette! Kidding, it happened by total accident. But, thought it was neat. He watched the plow the entire time it was outside, and for probably 20 minutes after it was gone hoping for it to return. In the afternoon, Bryan took Connor plowing a few driveways in the neighborhood, you can imaginehow cool he thought that was. 
Gina at work. It was so interesting to watch her (uses all natural light) and how she sets everything up. Newborn babies are fun to manipulate! Ha. Again made me so sad I never got to do these with Connor. Oh well.
The new fam + photogrpher :)
Baby legs! Not going to lie, SUPER impressed with the fact that I got his feet/legs in focus and the rest of him is out of focus. Whoo hoo!
So cute. 
"Who are you and why are you on my chair."
"Um, well, I think your hair looks really nice."
No idea why Connor is standing like this. Kind of impressed, looks to be an ab workout.
And she goes in for the kiss. Yes, at this time, Connor is claiming he was only trying to stand upright and she took full advantage and kissed him.
And then Kate must have gotten sick of him wanting to liplock...she tried replacing herself with his sippy cup. Not sure how long he ws fooled.
Ha.
Okay, are you okay back there? Because if not, just get off.
Peyton Nora, mom is Alissa, college friend and worked together at ShopKo and Menards in college
Conley Ryan, mom is Sarah, also went to college with her, bridesmaid in my wedding, scrapbooking partner in crime
Cole Michael, mom is Andrea (she needs a blog...hope you're reading this Annie), high school classmate
Jett Lucas, mom is Heidi, friend from college and another co-worker at good 'ol Menards.
I will say it was kind of fun :)
Yes, we realize this is hugely cheating this annual task...but...we don't have a ladder. That would solve most of our problems and I'd be able to do it myself and not even worry about my scrooge of a husband.
There's my hometown, Nicollet. I can't imagine anyone was actually left in the physical town. Wonder if the gas station was open.
Tuckered out, fell asleep on Grandma's shoulder.
