Tuesday, December 9, 2008

We Gather Together...

We welcomed a house full of family for Turkey Day! The 5 of us watched the Macy's parade in the morning (favorites included the Rockettes and Hello Kitty). Peter made a scrumptious herb-butter-infused turkey, we made desserts and side dishes, and all the folks who came over contributed to a filling and fulfilling meal. It was a perfect crisp day, so the kids went on a woodsy hike with Nana before dinner and another hike with Nana, Uncle Matt/Dad and Papa after dinner. The playroom and the deck enjoyed lots of squealy girls, and we the adults just enjoyed relaxing, watching football and catching up. Peter's parents were here from Oregon, Matt and Laurie and their beautiful 3 girls came from 2 blocks away, my parents made the trek across Memphis, and my aunt and cousin came from northern MS and Collierville, TN, respectively. So many blessings!

dancing with the Rockettes


cousins!


just the 5 of us


pulling the wishbone--caroline and hallie were victorious!


the girls at the "kids' table"


the grandparents and my girls!


the big people table

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