Thanksgiving - Take 3

We actually did some of the cooking for our final turkey meal of the long weekend (check out Connor waiting for it to cook!). That is one HUGE bird - 27 pounds! Also free range, organic, and brined for 16 hours before cooking. In case you're wondering, yes, brining really does make a difference! For this meal we went to our friends the Nelsons' house along with "Auntie Rachie" and indulged in still more decadence - but, oh, it was worth it!

We were thankful that this Thanksgiving we didn't have to choose who to spend the holiday with. Instead, we got a chance to spend it with everyone! Now we need to work off some of those good eats...

Thanksgiving - Take 2

This time it was on to Grandma's house for another great turkey dinner with Grandad and some friends of the family.

Thanksgiving - Take 1

Our first of 3 Thanksgiving meals was at Grammy & Pappy's house. Although they couldn't be there for dinner, Uncle Beej, Aunt Stacy, and Livvy got there soon after and we got to enjoy some family time with all of us. Lots to be thankful for this year - one big thing is having them with us instead of far away in Colorado.

First time seeing Santa

Well, that isn't true, now is it? Yes, Connor saw Santa last year, but this was the first time he saw him with real awareness. And as you can see, he was quite impressed with Santa's grand entrance via firetruck.

Slide!

I think his face says it all - he is thrilled to be doing the slide like a big boy!

ABCs

Connor singing the ABCs with some squeak-toy accompaniment by Ty. Takes a bit of interpretation, but you'll see he gets most of the letters!