Thanksgiving celebration

We had a fantastic Thanksgiving this year. Kent's entire family got together at a lodge and had a blast.

Kate and the other girls had lots of fun playing dress up.

The "adults" had fun talking, playing games, and just being together.

There were lots of naps to take. K found a comfy spot with Gramps.

D had lots of fun playing with all his cousins. I think there were 8 little boys under the age of 8 so, it was very noisy and fun.

The little boys got fun race car jackets from Grams and Gramps. While we were all together, we exchanged Christmas gifts.

And, it just would not be Thanksgiving without food. Here K is enjoying chocolate pie.

Here is Aunt D enjoying the best part of Thanksgiving (other than the family), the turkey.

I hope all of you had a fantastic Thanksgiving. All of my wonderful friends and family were definitely on my list this year. Thank you.

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