Friday, December 5, 2008

A Missouri Thanksgiving

Chad and I were able to go to Missouri for Thanksgiving.  All of Chad's family was together for Thanksgiving for the first time in about 9 years.  So it was extra special to be able to be a part of it.  We have fun playing games, watching movies, going shopping, and just talking.  I feel so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful family!  They are such great examples to me!  I had fun getting to know all of them better too.  One of my favorite things was when we all piled into the car together to go Christmas shopping.  Of course the Thanksgiving dinner was delicious!  I have never been a fan of yams before, but this time I really enjoyed them!  So tasty!  We also were able to go out on a double date with Chad's friend Dan and his wife.  We ate at a little mexican place and it was delicious.  Chad ordered what Dan likes to call "the caldron of goodness" haha It was huge!  Then afterwards we went to the Christmas lights that you drove around through.  It was highly entertaining!  It was so great to be able to just relax and not have to think about school or work for a few days!  Thanks Teri and Steve for letting us stay with you!  We love you all!


Eating our yummy dinner at El Charro
Dan and Leisel
This car just cracked me up!  This car was decked out with antlers and topped off with a red nose.  Only in Missouri!  haha
All of us packed in the car together

David playing games
Me and Kevin
Megan, Alex, and Ethan.  What a cute family!
Kevin and me just being silly.  Kind of a scary picture
Mark and Chad playing a little fooseball
Megan and Steve working hard in the kitchen
Erica and Jeff
Cute Ethan during one of his many photo shoots :) 
Teri and Ethan

8 comments:

Erica said...

Yay for family, Thanksgiving, and Rudolph cars!!

Jana said...

Looks like you had so much fun! Only 2 more weeks until we get to go to Utah!!!!! I freakin can't wait!

Julie Thurgood Summerhays said...

Oh, I am so glad you had a good Thanksgiving - it looks fun, and a fun fam too:)

Todd and Melissa said...

Glad you had such a fun Thanksgiving! Now hurry and come so we can all enjoy some breakfast casserole together!

Amanda B. said...

How neat for his family to all be together again!

You were missed in Utah!

Michelle said...

You look beautiful Michelle, although I can't say that I'm surprised (you always do). I'm glad you got spend the holiday with family. You look like you fit in perfectly

lisa said...

Sounds like a lot of fun! Ethan is such a cute little boy! I'm glad you enjoyed the yams--I'm a little shocked! Can't wait to see ya!

Aria said...

Your Thanksgiving sounds like so much fun! We keep missing each other over the holidays but I guess holidays are for family. :) However, I DO look forward to hanging out with you next summer. Your pictures are so cute!