i'm feeling awfully lazy, bloated and brain dead from the past several days of sleep deprivation, alcohol and food-a-thons. pictures will have to do for now.
proudly displaying the fruits of our efforts on our ticky-tacky blue counter tops.
like the time i had to take 7 pregnancy tests within days of each other to make sure i was indeed pregnant-the multitude of stab marks in the pumpkin pie on the right bear this obsessive nature. f.y.i. the pecan pie, though edible, had to be eaten out of the pie dish.
who said a nightgown, tutu and ariel shoes are not appropriate for dining on the day of thanksgiving?
a very tired and road weary dad with child #2 in the prior evening's nightgown at grandmother's house. child #2 seems to be practicing for her next on-stage appearance with ozzy osbourne.
moira melts down while thinking of having to travel to our next destination of more turkey and weird, tasteless casseroles.
momma gorillabun contemplating quantum physics, black friday deals and if she packed alcohol under the dinner rolls for the next foray.
well.. yes, i did happen to pack the alcohol, therefore, the next 24 hours are lost and sadly, uncapturable.
the next evening, drinking family style at the roberts' house. 
i must say, it is quite nice to have friends with children around the ages of ours. this enables us to cram all the little ones in a room to watch countless princess movies while we swing dance and drink colorful concoctions.
saturday and sunday consisted of r&r...&r. rest, relaxation & various rx's.
It looks like you had a good time! :o)
Posted by: Dianne | 27 November 2006 at 06:02 PM
Shana, love the pictures! My babysitter is supposed to be calling me to give me dates of availability. Let's do dinner soon. We could even bring the children if the whole babysitter thing does not work out...
Posted by: Suzanne Schmidt | 27 November 2006 at 08:36 PM
great pics! looks like a lot of fun- and swing dancing? totally good time!
Posted by: ms. sizzle | 28 November 2006 at 10:28 AM
Aw, great photos! I particularly love that last one; our family has one just like it, starring my little brother, sister, and assorted cousins in PJs, gathered 'round the TV on their tummies like petals around the center of a flower.
Posted by: Jess R | 28 November 2006 at 12:41 PM
I love the last picture - especially the footie pajamas! Once again, I have the urge to send you a case of vodka. But, let's face it - I would drink it before making it to the post office.
Posted by: guinness girl | 28 November 2006 at 03:16 PM
dianne: believe it or not, we did have a good holiday.
suzanne: BRING IT ON! i can't wait for adult conversation and time. hopefully, the babysitter situation will work out.
sizzle: swing dancing is the best. especially when someone almost crashes through a window.
jess: i thought i was being a little cheezy putting the last pic in but, then i'm totally cheez whiz. i thought is was cute, sweet and innocent.
guiness: when my supply of vodka runs out, i just might wire you money for your stash. damn, those people that won't let you bring in kids into a liquor store...
Posted by: gorillabuns | 28 November 2006 at 07:50 PM
Impressive pies, lady!
Also, please share your secret for packing alcohol underneath the dinner rolls. It'll come in handy for a baby shower I have to endure in a couple of weeks.
Posted by: sweatpantsmom | 29 November 2006 at 07:01 PM
My Google Reader suggested I read you and I am glad I did. I started reading backwards, and I have to say you are beautiful. I read a newer post where you are worried about how you look. I don't think you are obese (but I know from my own experiences that pictures can lie). Just wnated to say that the photo of you with your family is adorable and your face photo just shows what a lvoely person you are.
Posted by: Syl | 04 December 2009 at 08:17 AM