Giving thanks with family

Aunt Susie & Goose walking the dogs.

Who doesn't love deviled eggs? Boo was thrilled to contribute to making those.

Spiderman and Goose built some muscles helping to hang Daddy's latest meat harvest.

This was the kids favorite costume on Max

Indoor horseshoes honestly, Spiderman lost his shirt voluntarily.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. Not only did my parents drive 21 hours to be here, but my sister, Susie-Q, drove 14 hours with her little dog, Max. Talk about family sacrifice! We were so glad to have them this week and it gave us even more to be thankful for around the feasting table. To spoil me even further, my big sis did most of the cooking before she even arrived at our house so the kitchen load was a breeze (considering she did most of that too). I'm glad someone loves to cook because that's not my favorite thing. :)


The kids had a blast with family here and were spoiled well with fun projects each day and even a fashion show with Max. That poor dog seemed rather nervous around my rowdy bunch of kids but was still a good sport each day come costume time. The clown costume was the kids favorite. Spiderman wasn't particularly a fan of the traditional Thanksgiving fare but he managed while the rest of us gorged. He's also having to get used to Daddy's ability to really heat this house with the wood furnace (those of you who have visited know what I'm saying). You can see he had to strip down to keep cool in the house while the snow was falling outside. :)


Of course, the weekend wouldn't have been complete without decorating the trees, one in the house for Christmas and one outside with another dead deer. Spiderman was in awe of all the ornaments and gets rather excited as we drive around town and see the houses decorated for Christmas already. The other kids keep telling him about the holiday traditions to come and he is beside himself in anticipation. Oh my, there are still 30 days to go til Christmas!