Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving again this year.

Jen's and Becky's families joined

Steve and I for fun and feasting.

Hadley, Coen, & Spencer.

Caught Jen with her mouth full - and Hadley.

Nate, Grace, & Becky

GG & caught Jen again while eating.

(Sorry about that Jenny)

Karl & Steve

It's always odd to me to be able to seat everyone

around the dining room table.

I can remember years when we had anywhere

between 25 - 45 people for Thanksgiving -

of course, I was much younger back then!

I remember one year we had 3 turkeys.

I've had a lot of great memories of Thanksgiving

from when I was a child at Mom's or Aunt Maude's.

Then Nancy use to do Thanksgiving and Christmas

until I had a house to take over Thanksgiving.

But as our families grow we have to alter our traditions.

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend -

now I must get back to my Christmas decorating!

Birthday Girls Weekend

Last weekend was birthday time for Hadley and Gracie.

Hadley is 1 Year Old!

I know she doesn't look real excited but

poor baby had strep and just woke from her nap.

Just chilling at first with Daddy & GG

Now she's awake and loves her

new baby momma & daddy gave her.

The cousins had to miss since Hadley had strep

but brother Coen

and big brother Spencer were there.

She was tickled to be sung to.

but being her mother's young lady

this was about as messy as she was willing to get.

The next day we had Gracie's party-

who is 3 years old!

The party was at the Carousel House and here she

is having a very serious discussion with her

momma about the noise level of the Carousel music.

Waiting patiently as we sing her the birthday song.

Blowing out the candles.

Uncle Stevie sharing his wisdom with his nephews.

Ayden enjoying her cupcake.

Same for Jackson.

Spencer - he's looking so grown up lately.

Coen deep in thought.

What better way to end a party but

to share a cupcake with mommy!

Happy Birthday Hadley and Gracie

Nana loves you so much!