Turkey for me, Turkey for You

My little Turkeys

The day full of Thanks began with our annual Thredgold tradition of having breakfast in the mountains. Rain, snow, or shine, this breakfast happens. This year's breakfast was pretty picture perfect. Not too hot, not too cold, with plenty of leaves to crunch through. The breakfast tasted great (thanks mom) and our little hiking expedition (complete with Uncle Jeffrey climbing through the pipe in the stream) was wonderful.



Joshy-boy

Josh's reflections picture was one of six winners from his school! The theme was "wow." When I asked Josh what he thought of when he heard "wow" he said "A soldier standing by an American flag with fireworks in the background." And that is just what he decided to draw.

Shera hosted our lovely meal this year. Josh was insistent that he eat the "leg" of the bird. The moment arrived, the leg on his plate, he took hold of the bone and took one massive bite of the bird. At first, smiles, then as he began to chew through all that dark meat, it gradually turned from smile, to frown, to dry heaving. Maybe next year, little buddy.

Here is a picture to demonstrate why you should get a pet. I was checking on the kids before I retired to bed. When I went to cover Josh up, I found the kitty laying by his side with his little kitty arm around him. How cute is that!? Danny (the cat) LOVES Josh.

Daxton

I cant' get enough of this little guy! His infectious laugh, his curly hair, those dimples. I love this boy. Daxton is patiently awaiting the arrival of some snow so he can go skiing with Josh, mom and dad. He wears his ski boots all over the house (watch your toes) and attempts the skis as well, but you can only get so far sliding on the floor (and stairs, forget about it.)

Ella

My princess Bella turned 2 a few days ago. My baby is TWO!! Hard to believe, but man am I loving the ages of my kids! You can understand them, you sleep through the night, you don't have to carry them around in those horrible back-breaking infant carriers......it's a good time.
Ella's new favorite thing is "Cinda-bella." She loves everything about this princess. Girls are fun.

Cam

Cam's Master's degree just came in the mail yesterday. I was hoping it would come with a $20,000 "job well done" check, or at least come complete with flashing lights or something. Nahh, just a piece of paper, but it signifies all the hard work and effort that my handsome hubbie accomplished. I am so proud of you Cam!!

Also, don't mention it around him, but Cam turned the big 30 this month as well. I'm married to a thirty year old! How hot is that?!

Me

I am enjoying this Holiday season, and LOVE LOVE LOVE being home with family to share it with. We are all healthy and happy, you can't ask for much more than that (but if you offer, I will take the "job well done" check.)

As a side note, I had really great pictures of Dax in his skis, Josh eating his massive piece of turkey.........but alas, my camera is no where to be found......there ya go, found it in Shera's Christmas tree in January. Those silly kids! A camera is not an ornament kiddos!