Doubled in Size

Happy Thanksgiving II

Our turkey hat's we made

All the kids, 8!!

(Shaydon, Andrew, Trey, Tian, Jackson, McCall, Aleena & Drake)

Almost everyone looking at the camera

It's sad to say, but I don't know how long we have had this tradition, but at least 8 years!! WE have officially DOUBLED in size since we 1st started. How fun though! This year we were lucky to have the Francis family in town and miss them being so close. We started by having the kids make their turkey hats and then on to a traditional turkey dinner, visiting, dessert and then to the photo of everyone.

We were reminiscing on how things have changed since we 1st started doing the dinner. On time with Elaborate table setting with name cards & center piece. Planning a month ahead. Games for adults and visiting until 10:30 at night. Now we are lucky to get there late, but better than never. With all the kids dresses and didn't forget the rolls in the oven at home. Crafts for the kids, dinner with a kids & adult tables & not enough room for everyone to sit down or highchairs. Food thrown, spills and can't hear yourself talk. Words of eat your food, but I want the other person's food. Not enough jello. Toys, toys, and more toys. Fighting over toys, learning to share. Something lost and forgotten. BUT we love it this way, RIGHT?!!

I wouldn't change it!

Thanks for everyone coming!