November 21 - 27

 We had a great week this week.  We had Hannah and Addie over on Tuesday and played at the playground at our complex.  Wednesday we went to a bigger park and met up with other moms and kids in the ward.  We played there for two hours.  Paul got to come home early on Wednesday, which was awesome.  We took my car in for an oil change and tire rotation.  I need new tires, so we'll take care of that next week.

Thursday was Thanksgiving!  We had Matt, Hannah, and Addie over for dinner.  I made the turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, as well as the gravy and a camembert appetizer.  Hannah made a yummy feta and berry green salad, fresh homemade rolls, and a rich chocolate cheesecake.  It was a fun evening together.  Hannah brought some crafts for Addie and Mary to make and wear turkey crowns.  We played some games and talked.

Friday we drove down to Houston first thing and spent the day at the NASA Johnson Space Center.  We saw a full-sized spaceship, artifacts from the moon missions, an exhibit about Mars, and plans for Artemis, where they will go to the South Pole of the moon and conduct research there.  We got pizza together before heading home in the rain.

Saturday we got Paul's car an oil change and tire rotation and had a more relaxed day after the holiday.  Sunday we got callings.  Paul got called to be a primary teacher and I got called to be a ward organist.

Mary is gaining confidence on her feet and is more interested in her stuffed animals.  She loves to give them hugs, especially Bucky.  She has been fussier at night, I think she's got her next tooth coming through.  She is a good little girl.