A Day of Thanks

Paul smoked the turkey again this year -- it was the best one yet!

Nanny read to both Katherine and Luke

Katherine inspected Nanny's "boo-boo"

Tossing the ole' pigskin around

Love this girl!

They really all did throw and catch the ball!

Oh what a fun a construction site is!

Andrew was teaching Luke fractions, what?!

So glad Aunt Sheila was able to make the trip!

Trying to come up with gift options for our name drawing

Thanksgiving was absolutely beautiful here -- sunny and close to 70!  Katherine and I went to pick up Andrew and Mandi from the airport this morning.  They decided to fly home this time.  We all met at Mom's for lunch.  The food was all wonderful!  Paul did an excellent job with the turkey -- I am pretty sure it is my favorite to date.  Everyone else brought sides.  We enjoyed a leisurely lunch then headed outside to burn off some of those calories!  We attempted to throw the football around. We were quite a sight to see!  Mom's community has lots of entertainment options, like touring the houses under construction.  The kids got a kick out of going through the homes and climbing on the dirt piles.

Dessert was next on the agenda followed by drawing names for our Christmas gift exchange.  We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing. It was so nice to have a day to be with family and enjoy some down time.  We were so glad Aunt Sheila was able to make it.  She broke her ankle on Halloween and had to have surgery.   It was nice for us all to be together.  Katherine made Nanny's day by running straight into her arms when they got there.  I think she melted a few hearts (again)....