S and H got out of school early, so they accompanied V to swimming.

Rapt observers.

 S at the Thanksgiving feast at school.  Yum!

Also, for anyone still reading, we (me) will be taking a blogging break due to a board review class out of town and then our Thanksgiving trip.  See you after Thanksgiving!  We are thankful for YOU!

Outfits

 Typical piano attire.

New (old) bar stools

 Ready to swim!

 Ready for dance!

Field trip to Costco

Shopping for their Thanksgiving feast.

Pretty sure this wasn't on their list.  Or anyone's list.

Visiting Santa Clara

 The Santa Clara Mission, built in 1777.

Santa Clara University.  Or, welcome to "claradise!"

 Hiking at Sierra Vista.

 Quite the view!

Crafty

 Kind of big for this playground.

But not too big for turkeys!

Day off school

 Our first new house letters.  Thanks, Maya and Jayda!

A day off school means lots of time for play...

 ...bowling...

 ...time outside...

 ...the hot tub...

 ...and baking.  What a day!  Thanks, Ashley!

Adventure playground, and crafting with

 While V found Santa...

 ...or rather Thanksgiving crafts...

 Stephie and Haley went on their favorite field trip of the year: the adventure playground