Anyhow my parents arrived back in the states and came up to South Bend to visit for Thanksgiving. It was great to have them visit, and it was great timing because Novali had a week off school so I had her for the long break.
We had a lot of fun... its might not sound like fun, but she loves working with me around the house. Novali helped me build my new closet organizer in my room (Sorting Blog) and then helped me put the snow tires on the Jetta.
Novali and I spent time at my office, doing some shopping and errands and had a great time. Once my parents arrived even more fun kicked off. They brought Christmas presents since we might not get to see them before the holidays. So not only was it turkey time, Novali off school, but also presents... so needless to say the house was busy!My parents are always excited to do fun stuff with their grandkids. Novali had just gotten her report card, so they went out to lunch to celebrate her straight As! They had fun keeping Cruz from daycare and spending all day with him at the house. Novali is a great help with Cruz as well and its fun having our house full of family.
We took the time to get some nice pictures with my parents and the grandkids. We got some nice shots and we will post more later.
Of course it was Thanksgiving... so Cruz had his first thanksgiving! He enjoyed a nice turkey leg (he at least held it so I could take a pic) and Novali enjoyed cooking (even though she doesn't like eating her green bean casserole). Glad my parents were able to enjoy that first holiday with Cruz and our family. 
I have posted more pictures from the visit on Cruz's site: November 2011