This year was extra special because Russ's brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Emily, drove down from Chicago to join us.Here are some highlights from the trip: (in no particular order)
Kaylee & Ashlyn's spelling bee
(Ashlyn's words were limited to "Ashlyn", "Kaylee", "Mom", and "Dad")
(Ashlyn's words were limited to "Ashlyn", "Kaylee", "Mom", and "Dad")
Football, football, and more football
(this was probably only a highlight for Russ)
(this was probably only a highlight for Russ)
Uncle Allen's incredible model trains
Thanksgiving necklaces
Spice drop turkeys
The real turkey
(cooked on the outside grill and always AMAZING)
(cooked on the outside grill and always AMAZING)
Pom-pom hair
Reading, writing & coloring
(the fact that these things were done with Emily made them even better)
(the fact that these things were done with Emily made them even better)
Presents from Aunt Janet
Back rubs
And the best part of all . . . being with family!
No one was quite ready to say good-bye when it was time to go home. :(
Sounds like you had a great time! The girls look so happy:)
ReplyDeleteJealous!
ReplyDeleteI wish we could have united the Tennessee Thanksgivings!
ReplyDeletePS I love that picture of the gum drop turkey with Ashlyn's hair twirling in the back. It's pretty sweet.
I am so glad you were able to be with family. --even is it wasn't with us. You have such cute girls.
ReplyDeleteOur turn next!
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