Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving was very nice for us this year.  We usually host the holiday and so my grandparents were nice enough to let us have it at their home.  Many of our relatives came and Paul's mom joined us.  It was a warm day outside and very sunny.

The kids were great and I will always remember the morning preparations.  We were supposed to get three pies from a fundraiser and something went wrong and we didn't get any! So we needed to make some last minute desserts.  As we baked the kids were singing silly songs with Paul at the table and we were all laughing and singing as we prepared for the day.  There were several times I had tears in my eyes with the beauty of the moment, trying to absorb all of the goodness around me.

The day was great from beginning to end.  People stayed and talked and enjoyed each other.  I love it when people mingle for a while and don't rush out.

Noah made some decorations to greet everyone at the door.

And some napkin ring holders.

The pie was one I saw on pinterest taking a cinnamon roll can and cutting it into pieces for the crust.  It smelled wonderful but actually didn't taste amazing... it was a bit dry!

Noah and Nana went down to the river for a bit.

And after the night was all over the kids snuggled up with grandma and grandpa to watch Monster v. Aliens on tv.  Well, at least for a minute or two!!!

We are blessed!!!