Draper Thanksgiving

Here's to you Aly! :) The Draper family ALL got to be together on Thanksgiving this year. It really was neat to have everyone gathered around the table(s) and it's fun to watch the cousins play like we all did when we were little. We had amazing food and lots of fun! This is the only picture I have to post since I didn't use my camera- but I know there are more Draper Thanksgiving photos out there- so maybe you'll see them. :) This picture was courtesy of either of our photographers, Aunt Kalyn or Brandon.

Thanksgiving Pictures

I feel like people should post pictures of their Thanksgivings so we can all see.  I would post some of ours, but apparently we didn't take any.  The Willey kids (except Jeff, Erin, and the girls) all went over to my parents house and enjoyed a fabulous dinner.  We missed having Jeff, Erin, Morgan, Lauren, Paige, and Reagan with us!

Denny Family Christmas Party? (December 27 or December 28?)

We're going to have the Denny Family Christmas Party on either December 27 or December 28 at Sandee's house.  If you have a preference on the date leave a comment here to let us know.  We will announce the decision in a week or so.

McClelland Gang Update

We've had a lot of sick days around these parts and I mean A LOT!  So, we've been getting creative at home with things to do.

We made pasta necklaces which Jonathan wore everyday until all the pasta was broken (at least 2 weeks).

We had robot day where we dressed up as robots and even watched the movie Robots.

Henry is just cute and getting so big.  He's already starting to outgrow his 12 month clothes - he isn't even 5 months yet!

Sick time = a lot of pillow time.  

There's no shortage of cuteness around here - thank goodness.  Sometimes those smiles are my saving grace.

We also just recently had our family pictures taken - I think it was a miracle that we're all smiling in this one.

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I miss those Denny Thanksgivings at Grandma's house with so many people and so much food you couldn't even move!  Love you!  Those of you who are getting together for Thanksgiving - I want to see pictures of the festivities!  I'll post mine if you post yours! 

Brynnlee Torsell

Brynnlee Torsell

11.3.11

7:33 am

7 lbs 5oz

19 1/2 in

Most of you may know, but wanted to update on Cooper. He was diagnosed 12 days ago with type 1 diabetes. It has been a challenge for him and his family, but thanks to prayers in their behalf, Cooper is now doing well. He is adjusting to 5-8 shots per day and accounting for everything that goes in his mouth. I think that alone would be a challenge for most of us!! Insulin is supposed to be given in the fat, so you can imagine how hard that is with Cooper, who has NO fat. His BS numbers continue to get better and with that he also will continue to feel better. This new way of life will continue to get easier as they all become very familiar with all that Cooper needs to do with this not so fun disease.

He was glad to have his Dad help him be brave.



Cooper just gave his Mom a shot in her arm......



You can see by the 3rd day in the hospital...he was returning to normal!!

 We appreciate all the prayers for Cooper and his family during the past couple of weeks. Love you ALL






You'll have to tip your head for this one...don't know why it comes in sideways, it isn't on my computer folder!
Way to go Cooper...he took first place in his cub scout
space derby. He said "Grandma, there were also weebelos there and I beat all of them.
You ROCK Coop!!



Pumpkins & Snow

Laynee decided she should fill the pumpkin with snow!

Kendyl loves eating the snow!

Laynee wanted a dinosaur pumpkin and this was the best we could do! :)

Ben is pretty serious about his pumpkin carving!

Yes they are practically naked!

Yes - Laynee is giving the same look I have on my face all the time!