Happy Thanksgiving

We were so excited to be able to spend Thanksgiving with the Tanners this year. We've only had two Thanksgivings at home with family during our married life, we're usually across the country enjoying the holiday with friends- whom we love- but it was really fun to be at home this year. Even though a few people weren't feeling good at times during the week, we still had a lot of fun together. We spent a lot of time playing games, reading books, playing outside in the snow, watching movies, going on walks, playing at the frozen lake, and just enjoying the time together.

The boys especially loved reading books with Grandma and Grandpa.

Apparently it did a pretty good job of putting Grandpa to sleep too. :) I loved how Caleb fell asleep too, and Matthew is giving him a hug.

Kristie and I did get the chance to go for a run together one morning. It was freezing! I've forgotten how much I enjoy going with someone else though- it's been a long time since I've had a running partner and it makes it so much more fun. We just missed Amanda! It would have been that much more fun with a trio.

The boys got the chance to slip away one afternoon to catch a movie, which they all enjoyed. And of course it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without lots of football games. I think Jacob was especially in heaven. That boys loves football! Some games were great, others were a little disappointing, but in all, it was still fun.

Another night, Mom, Kristie and I slipped away for a little bit to pick up a couple things at the store and stop by a wedding reception. Originally we had wanted to do the Black Friday sale, but when it came down to it, no one really wanted to get up that early. Plus, Emily had some pretty rough nights- she wasn't feeling well most of the week and some nights was up every single hour.

Grandpa playing with his granddaughters. It was nice that Emily finally felt better at the end of the week- I kept her away from Lilah all week, so it was fun to finally let them play together on the last day. They're so cute to watch together and I think they're going to be great little friends.

We had a fun surprise on Friday night. Houston & Becca were coming home from their honeymoon (more on their wedding later) and they were just going to go back home/school, but they decided to surprise everyone and show up at Mom & Dad's. They scared Lacey and Mom pretty bad when they jumped up in the widows late that night. We were all excited to see them and happy they joined us for the weekend.

It was a great weekend, and so fun to spend the time together. I love Thanksgiving, havign the gospel and a wonderful family really are the best blessings we have.