What a wonderful Thanksgiving Break- so much to be thankful for! The weather was spectacular- highs in the 70s, so the girls played wonderfully outside while Mommy cleaned the house. Then on Thursday a cold front hit and it was so cold we used the fireplace and blankets. It was also the first year I had my parents and in laws over to my house for a turkey meal.
I got to do some decorating and artwork. I made this painting and the leaf napkin rings at my table setting.
Carol and Dick spent the night on Wednesday to help me with the turkey preparations.
Getting ready.
Grandpa Joe has a pillow fight with Victoria and Caleb, while we get the finishing touches on the table.
The grand meal included turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, olives, cranberry jello salad, sweat potato balls, green bean casserole, rolls, pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, an apple caramel dessert, and, what am I forgetting? You get the picture- do you think they offer group rates at gyms- we might be needing to sign up :)
The kid table saying "Cheers" with their Sparkling Apple Cider.
Renae brought the kids some crafting projects- they made stained glass ornaments and sand bottles.
Guess how many kids can fit on Grandma's lap? We also watched the Cowboy game :( and tried to play some Trivia Pursuit (but the kids really wanted to play- so we made up questions for them- i.e- Who is the first president? and guess who won- I don't think the adults even had a chance :)
It was getting cold, so all the princess girls went under covers and stayed by the fireplace for some warmth.
Caleb, Chloe and Keira spent the night (while Renae and Josh went Black Friday shopping). The kids were so easy to put to bed this time, maybe because they'd been running around the house all night having so much fun. The next day we put up our Christmas decorations. On Saturday, we went to the movies with the cousins to see Tangled. It was amazing, a must see! And then on Sunday, we went to our dear friend Abby's birthday party over at the Frisco Science and Discovery Center- so much fun! Like I said earlier, many things to be thankful for!!!
It was getting cold, so all the princess girls went under covers and stayed by the fireplace for some warmth.
Caleb, Chloe and Keira spent the night (while Renae and Josh went Black Friday shopping). The kids were so easy to put to bed this time, maybe because they'd been running around the house all night having so much fun. The next day we put up our Christmas decorations. On Saturday, we went to the movies with the cousins to see Tangled. It was amazing, a must see! And then on Sunday, we went to our dear friend Abby's birthday party over at the Frisco Science and Discovery Center- so much fun! Like I said earlier, many things to be thankful for!!! 
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