Thanksgiving

This year we made the trek to Utah for Turkey Day.

We had a fantastic meal prepared by all of us.

It included: cheddar rolls, sausage stuffing, sweet potatoes, creamy bacon potato casserole, turkey, ham, bacon wrapped l'il smokeys, and about 7 different pies.

After dinner we got our family pictures taken.

Once we got home we enjoyed picking over left-overs and playing games.

Here is my immediate family...in order of age.

The following day we headed up to the Homestead for a swim and a soak in the hot mineral baths.

Garrett only swims if the water is above 80 degrees so the kids got lucky enough to have Dad swim with them.

My childhood home was across the street from the Homestead. When they added on the golf course they needed to cut into our property a bit so in return they gave us all LIFETIME use of the tennis, golf and swimming facilities on the resort.

That evening we took the kids out for a night of fun and games with their cousins.

Adalyn was barely able to see over the dash board but she loved driving her little convertible.

We were rounding a corner in WalMart when I heard a voice addressing with a cheerful, "Merry Christmas!" It was Santa...and no one was around!! We got him all to ourselves. 

My kids were beyond thrilled...plus he had a REAL beard so he must be the real thing!

Our trip was cut short because the entire house came down with the flu so we all parted ways.