Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Thanksgiving Day...We are soooo thankful for so many things!

We arrived at Nana and Papa's Wednesday night but the kids didn't get much time to play together because Papa was sharing at a special thanksgiving service at their church. So on thanksgiving morning we awoke to many excited kiddos. Madeline loved waking up with Anna and coming to my mom's tea room (as she calls it) to snuggle and watch us get breakfast ready. Thanksgiving day at my mom and dad's is always a family fun event for all. From the moment we wake up until the end of the day we are working together to make it a special occasion for us all.

This year was the same as always...just with a little more kids and one sick mama to be (Amy). We loved being there. It was our families first time in four years that we had not been together on thanksgiving. Oh, how good it was to be together and get that time. We were all thankful.



Madeline's snuggle time with Anna and Joseph jumping in for the picture.



Everyone ready for Uncle Matt to read our family thanksgiving book, "Thanksgiving A Time to Remember" by Barbara Rainey. It is so good and what a way to celebrate and teach our children of God's provision. I loved hearing Matt lead us all.


Popie and MaMa came over for a visit to play with the kids.



Amy collapsed on the couch with MaMa and Anna.



Matt spent most of the morning playing with the boys. He had a blast wrestling and playing with trucks.



Family that is still growing! =)


Nana and Papa with their 6 grand kids!



Amy(12 weeks) and Me (21 weeks) pregnant!



Nana and Papa got the girls new pink dresses to wear at dinner...They LOVED them! They played all day in them. Anna even ripped the back of hers!

It was precious to watch the girls run in the fields around Mama and Daddy's and MaMa and Popie's houses. Matt and I stopped many times just taking in the moment watching them play. They even played baseball in them with the family. It was great!



My Daddy...thanks for serving us all while we were there! I am thankful for you!


Nana right before we served ourselves for dinner. Thanks Nana for all your hard work and the love that was behind it all! We love you!


3 comments:

Meghann said...

What a beautiful family! And to think there will be 2 more precious faces in the picture next year, how exciting!

Reagan said...

I love seeing pictures of your beautiful family! Maybe we will get the chance to see them all in person over Christmas. My dad and your dad need to meet. My dad is once again retired, so he needs more retired friends.

Anonymous said...

Oh Jill! I didn't know you all were expecting again! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 21 weeks - do you know what you're having or are you going to be surprised? So happy for you!!! - Melissa & Daniel