Those silly Thurman boys

Eli lost his first tooth today. Brice pulled it for him. He wanted to let Uncle Woody pull it on Thanksgiving Day but it wouldn't wait that long. It was just hanging this morning. He says it feels weird without his tooth. I think it is cute. Also today was Brice's first day back from his trip and Eli was so excited. He likes to do everything his big brother does. (as you can see from the picture) They played all day together, even dressing alike. (down to the hat turned backwards) Brice doesn't seem to mind this... YET!

Tuck Day

Today was Tuck Day at the middle school. The 6th grade students read the book "Tuck Everlasting" which was set in the 1800's. Today, at school, the students were to dress as one of the characters and learn more about that time period. They made butter to go with flapjacks. They made candles, learned to crochet, panned for gold, learned to square dance and many other things. She had a lot of fun! She was the character "Winnie". She had a pet toad and wore braids in her hair.

We are out next week for Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to the break. Brice and Philip are in VA for a soccer trip. They will be back next week. Philip said it is cold!!!!

A new Green Bay fan

Eli has become a Green Bay fan since Uncle Stacey sent him a fun package. Eli's first grade class read the story of the Gingerbread Man at school. After reading the book, the class went outside in hopes of coming back inside to taste the Gingerbread Man. Well, when they returned to the classroom the Gingerbread Man was gone. Since he ran away he has been seen by lots of friends and family throughout the US. He was seen by my brother in Wisconsin and he gave Stacey several things to send back to Eli. Soon, hopefully, the Gingerbread Man will make his way back to Madison and the kids can taste him. Eli has enjoyed this each day. They are placing a mark on the map of the US for each place he is seen. Thank you Uncle Stacey!!!

Brice's final football game

Here is a short video to see Brice's last football game. We won and it was a good game. If you can stand to listen to the annoying cheerleaders in the background, this is what is on the video.... An onsides kick that we didn't get, a block by Brice, a pass that should have been a 1st down but they wouldn't give it to us, a fake by Brice to the endzone that resulted in a touchdown, and the job I think Brice always wanted, which is holding the line marker.

Trick or Treat...

Shelby as a 60's child and Eli as Yoda

Brice had to read 3 chapters of Frankenstein for homework. He also had 2 tests to study for. He stayed home and passed out candy.

All the kids from the cul de sac rode in a trailer pulled by one of our neighbors.

Shelby and Eli at one of the houses in the neighborhood.

We had lots of fun on Halloween night. The cul de sac came together for hot dogs and desserts. After eating, the kids went trick or treating and had a blast. They all got way more candy than they needed and got scared a few times. Most of the dads stayed at home and passed out candy. Poor Brice had to study but he joined in the fun every now and then. He ran the neighborhood until he found us one time trying to scare Shelby. It didn't work...

Shelby and Eli looked good in their costumes. Eli's slowly came off during the night. First, his mask and then his outer robe. He was hot and tired when we were finished. The candy is theirs for a few days but come Monday or Tuesday, it's in the trash. Not good for the waist line (mine) or for the teeth. (theirs)

Drug Awareness Week

Brice and Shelby have had Drug Awareness Week at their school this week. Everyday they have had to dress a certain way. The have had Too Bright for Drugs (wear bright colors and sunglasses), Team up Against Drugs (school colors), Red Day, Put a Cap on Drugs (hats), Turn Your Back on Drugs (wear clothes backwards). Each day the kids choose someone in their class that has dressed the best and then the teachers choose for each grade and for the whole school. Brice won for the whole school yesterday (red day). He was a super hero, he said! I just had to put this picture on here. I can't believe he actually went to school like this. It will come back to haunt him one day.

Carving Pumpkins

We decided it was time to carve the pumpkins tonight. Brice and Shelby worked on their own. (with a little help from mom) We had a lot of fun and they all look good outside the front door lit up with a candle. I took a picture but you can't really see because of the flash.

Shelby is working hard on her pumpkin!

Brice is giving it all he's got!

We are all working on cleaning out the inside of Eli's pumpkin! Shelby gags if she smells the inside of a pumpkin. She came up with this clever nose clip.

Eli is reaching in for a handful of "goo".

Eli wasn't too fond of the "goo" and he almost lost his cookies. He ran to the bathroom and came back crying. He wanted to carve his own pumpkin so bad but couldn't stand the smell or touch. Our cul de sac is getting together next Wednesday for a Halloween party. We are eating together and then the kids will go trick or treating together. We have so much fun doing this. I hope it will be good weather. I will take plenty of pictures and will post them next week.