We spent an hour trying to catch Yellowy before we left. So we could lock him in the garage. ...He is a whole other story and deserves his own post. coming soon. As much as I hate traveling. And I mean I really really hate traveling!!! It was nice to spend thanksgiving with family.
Maddux made this turkey center piece at school. He was soooo proud of it. He made sure to pack it and checked every time we stopped to make sure it hadn't fallen out of the car. (we have lost a few things that way) He also made sure it made it onto the thanksgiving table. I do have to say it was a pretty sweet turkey and it must have taken some time to color. Love that Maddux to pieces.
I am almost positive I have a picture of Jadyn peeling potatoes last thanksgiving.
My mother in-law is the queen of thanksgiving. She does not mess around with her food. Did I mention she basically single handedly cooks thanksgiving dinner almost every year. 19 people. I'm feeling guiltier by the minute as I type this! I should also mention that she is probably the first reason I was attracted to Pat. He smelled soo good. Her laundry is clean and fresh and smells heavenly. Later on I realized his good smells were all his mothers hard work. She is a very unselfish and amazing person. And her laundry and her thanksgiving food rock.
The Cheevers
And more of the Cheevers
And this one we call the crazy grandma. She doesn't mind. Bodey calls her the kissing grandma. She does give alot of kisses. She is one of my favorite Cheevers. I hope my kids got some of her crazy in them. She is a hoot and we love her.
This picture is credit to Maddux. Ha it captures thanksgiving to a T. This is what I do every time somebody turns football on.
It's no secret that the dogs are the highlight of both Grandma Janices and Grandma Valories for my kids. They had just recieved pumpkin spice baths. Maddux wanted to sleep with the dogs but I wouldn't let him.
The next night when we were at the Whiteheads, he wanted to sleep in a cardboard box. I did let him do that. Although, I'm not sure why. I wish I would have taken a picture.
Me and Pat spent Black Friday shopping. We shopped till we dropped and my kids are completely done, Santa and all! I love to be done early because December is always crazy and I like to enjoy it not stress it.
Saturday we went to the Whiteheads and helped them set up their tree. Every single branch had to be attached individually. And then lights.... I felt spoiled. Our tree comes in 3 pieces with lights. I have even stopped taking it down and just store it straight up. All I do is have Pat carry it out of the basement.
Other things to note at the Whiteheads.
Faith decorated Jadyn as a christmas tree.
Jadyn turned her shirt around backwards and hid under the tree because she was a present.
All 5 kids decide to run away. This is an improvement from when 6 kids decided to run away the last time they all got together. :)
Maia sat on my lap for the first time.
Bodey cried alot because Maddux and Alex were playing together.
I took a nap on the floor and didn't really help do anything while I was there.
Bodey cried more when we left.
Both Yellowy and Blueberry Jackson were still alive when we got home!
Happy Thanksgiving
