Thanksgiving

Allen and I went to Alabama for Thanksgiving this year, it felt so good to get to spend time with family, that is why I love the holidays so much! We got to spend a few days with Kevin, Karla and the boys and I couldn't believe how much they had grown and changed...but they are still so much fun to be with as always! we had our big Thanksgiving meal and this year everyone helped out Uncle Kevin took care of the turkey, Aunt Karla made the best green bean casserole I have ever had, Julie made the dressing, it was delicious, Mom made sweet potato souffle, I made yeast rolls, and I think just about everyone had a hand in making the corn casserole Karsten strained all of the sweet potatoes, Kaleb melted the butter, Allen even put something in the microwave! Jaden and Karsten helped with dessert, it was so much fun!

Even though it was a rainy weekend the boys still got out and played some football, as per our Thanksgiving tradition. Also going with tradition, Allen and I woke up super early to do our black friday shopping, and the boys did too this year, it is always fun to get a bargain! Because of our sale dedication we are about 90% finished with our Christmas shopping! Woo!

As much fun as the weekend was, it feels so good to be home! We had lunch and a game of Mexican Train with good friends yesterday and picked up our Christmas tree (pictures to come once it's decorated)

Now back to decorating the house and baking cookies (it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...and it smells even better! Yum!)

These pictures are courtesy of Aunt Karla:

Making S'mores by the fire pit
Almost time to eat!
Thanksgiving Football
Everybody helped out.