Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thankful

Every year we have bounced back and forth between families for Thanksgiving - today we did not. Take that back, we did go to two different places, but they were very close to one another, and our second stop was very last minute! We celebrated Thanksgiving this year at Aunt Lori's house, where we were able to eat a delicious meal and catch up! Chad's Grandma was there too! It was very relaxing! No pictures, but the kids played so good together and neither of mine wanted to leave, it took some coaxing for sure!

Our next stop was at Uncle Gary's future daughter-in-laws house (did you catch that?)! We stopped by for some yummy desert and chatted with everyone! Chad's cousin Rae is in town, so it was nice to see her and her two beautiful children! They had three dogs and Lola could not stop giggling around them! They were about her size, but she hung with them pretty good! Again, it took some coaxing to leave, but we made it home with no tears shed at all! Kyan crashed in the car (thought it would be Lola, but she has been a ball of fire the hole night)!

We look forward to spending time over at Rae Lynn's house on Saturday morning, with Great Grandpa and Great Grandma, their friend Martha, Grandma Donna, Grandpa Michael, Aunt Kiki, and the rest of the cousins!

We missed Grandma Julie and Grandpa Jerry today - we promise one year we will make it to Nebraska to celebrate with you! I really thought it was going to be this year, but Chad has to work tomorrow, next year it is his first requested holiday off, don't know if he will get it, but keep those fingers crossed.

Especially we missed Grandpa B today. We talked a lot about him at Aunt Lori's and remembered lots of little things about him! It was nice to talk about him and a good way to remember. We are thankful that Brion is in a happier and healthier place - we know he is taking care of Delilah up in Heaven and watching over us every day.

Hope everyone has full bellies tonight! Happy Thanksgiving!

7 comments:

Candis said...

Loved hearing about your adventure today, & it's always crazy to me that your family is really complete. I'm excited to think about 1 little "Monkey" passed out in the car while the other little 1 is wide awake!

Hope you have a great rest of your weekend, & lookin' forward to seeing you either tomorrow or Sunday...

Amy said...

Sounds like you had a great day and the kids had a blast. That's all that matters, huh? :) Happy Thanksgiving!

Celeste said...

Happy late Thanksgiving!
Sounds like you had a good one!

Anonymous said...

Its always good to spend some time with the family. im glad you enjoyed yourself :)

Anonymous said...

wht a great day u had!! how fun...i lv the holidays...and i agree i missed my gran so much but i knw she ws watching over us and have sum turkey and egg nog up in heaven lol....

Garrett Family said...

PS-where can I get some snow??

Garrett Family said...

Sounds like a perfect Thanksgiving, even though something was missing in this post!! I know you are a hard working photographer but just try not to forget we miss seeing the kiddos too :)

Jearel, Jayla, and I can't wait to have Kyan and Lo over on Saturday. We have big plans :)!!!