Thankful

We had a wonderful and family-filled Thanksgiving. As usual, we have much to be thankful for this year. Theresa and family surprised us two weeks ago and told us they would be flying in for the holiday. It was amazing to have them here. The cousins were counting down the days and hours until they would be together. 

We did our usual Thanksgiving day at The Lake. The weather was perfect and the family time was too. There was much fun to be had with more cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, a trampoline, a tree swing, climbing trees and more than enough room to run and play.

Eli adores Kelly Claire. (...and nice photo bomb by Grandpa. Haha!)

Friday was our Thanksgiving part 2 at Kristi and Steve's house with a smoked turkey (a la Steve) and delicious sides. Once again, it was just good to be together and appreciate the family and fun. 

Sadly, this poor kiddo was sick and threw up a few times Friday morning. He spent the day at home.  Quarantined. Theresa and family were flying home the next morning and couldn't risk being sick on the flight. Matt and I traded off spending the day with Jonah. No fun missing out on the fun, but you do what you gotta do. 

The rest of the cousins lived it up and partied hard. Poor (napless) Davis and even Kelly Claire were ready for bed at this point...I think the other boys would have kept on going if we let them. Tears were shed after they said their good-byes. So glad they love each other and play so well together. Hard to say good-bye, but oh so thankful they came. 

Like I said, so many things to be thankful for. God is good. 

Now we are onto Advent. It is bound to be a busy but incredibly fun month. It's the most wonderful time of the year!