We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. It was our year to stay here and have dinner with Jeff's family. It has been 4 years since we were here when everyone else was, so this was especially nice. I just love this holiday, I love the meaning of it. I think we spend way too much time worrying about so much stuff that really does not matter and forget to do some of the small things that may seem a little bit insignificant, like being thankful for the many blessings we have.
This year we had a kid table and I think it was an absolute brilliant idea. Everyone got to sit where they really wanted to.
These 3 boys just had to show off their turkey cups that they slaved over all morning long.
Ali and Abby were just happy to sit by each other with no parents around them telling them what to eat and how much of it they had to eat. Who knows if they even ate anything except the olives???? And who really cares????
Sydney, Sarah, Lauren, and Bella -- What cute cousins/sisters!!!
After the meal, we took time to share with each other some of the things we were most thankful for. This was such a great time for all of us. The kids went first and then they were able to go play downstairs, leaving the "adults" (the term is being used a little bit loosely) to share some of our most treasured feelings. Many tears were shed and I think, without question, the overwhelming consensus was that we have a pretty darn special family.
Then, one of the best traditions, the men did the dishes and cleaned up the kitchen.
We have such a wonderful family!
I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving as well.
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