Monday, December 2, 2024

Thankful times

We had a delicious Thanksgiving with our families.  We did brunch at my parents' house (totally failed to get any photos), and it was good to see my mom recovering well from her hip surgery.  Still has a ways to go, but making progress!  Amy hosted everyone for dinner in their church hall, and it was so great to see everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving

Kids table?

Pretty table

The kids took advantage of the gym

Jane & Jane

The original Donoghues

Maggie had her first orchestra concert at school earlier in the month.  Most of these kids have never touched a violin/viola/cello/bass, so we were really impressed with how well they did after just a couple months' instruction - 60+ kids all playing in sync!  My schools didn't have large bands or orchestra growing up, so I thought this was the coolest thing!

Zooming way in from our seats

Proud dad

With her girlfriend

Some others:

Ben is so happy in his Sports Sampler class!

These two - best friends or worst enemies 
depending on the day

Cracking himself up as usual

Looking far too grown up

Watching the Lions!

I turned another year older with my favorite people

Tough cookie

Bros gathering

A bunch of friends and moms went to see Wicked on opening
weekend - it did not disappoint!

Grandma came with us for a girls night

Maggie saw Wicked again with another group of friends
(this time she sang all the songs)

Went to see Moana (I was jealous)

Jamie took Jack to a Wings game!

Jamie's view while hanging Christmas lights

Basketball season has started!

Very into building forts now