Thanksgiving

We had the fortune of spending Thanksgiving with my parents, which meant a bountiful feast. Rebekah and Kristine were with us, while the two younger children spent the holiday with their Dad. We missed them very much... But with Jen and family, Grandpa and Grandma, and us it was still a fun and wild dinner with countless dishes and lots of laughter.

Then the girls and I headed home to prepare for dessert. Both families had been invited to our place to sample some of the eight delicacies I made and share their own favorites. We had about 40 people in all and even managed to include three missionaries. Everyone indulged in the delights of the holiday and it was an evening well spent.

And since Rebekah turns 13 next week, we all sang to her and watched her blow out her birthday candles while there. She even managed to open her presents later.

We concluded the holiday activities by heading over to the Gill's house for games and a dessert delivery. We were surrounded by family and friends the entire day and felt grateful for such wonderful connections in our lives.