Thanksgiving 2011

We are so blessed to live close to both of our parents and some of our siblings!

The Saturday before Thanksgiving we had the Mann family Thanksgiving. It was a little strange because in the past year my older brother took his family of 7 and moved to Michigan, my little brother moved to Montana and my oldest sister lives in Washington. So it was my family, my parents and my sister and her family. But even though less people were there we still had PLENTY of fun :)

The kids played and drew hand Turkeys!

My dad had a surprise for the kids this year.

He gathered them around the Turkey to have them help carve it.

But when he started they noticed something was inside the turkey!

A baby turkey!

They all thought is was awesome and really funny :)

I'm actually a little surprised no one was upset, they all just kept saying "It's a momma turkey!"

My dad and his "baby turkey" ;)

Lacy eating the leg of the "baby turkey"

My mom and dad. I sure do love them a lot! :)

I just have to say that my dad is an AMAZING cook! He made THE BEST Turkey I have ever had in my life, it was juicy and the flavor was AMAZING! I am drooling just thinking about it! :)

Papa Dan also started a tradition of his own, a Turkey Shoot for the kids.

He hangs Turkeys up all over and they take turns going around and shooting all the turkeys.

My boy

My big girl

My little lady, she actually shot this one, you can see the bullet flying behind the paper turkey!

We also celebrated the November Birthdays. Happy Birthday Papa Dan, Tyler and Haden!

On Thanksgiving day we spent the day with the Tippetts family. Every year they get together at a church, everyone brings an assigned dish and we all visit, eat and have fun! They always have a little craft area for the kids and also BIG bounce houses! My kids didn't want to leave when it was time to go and I don't blame them :)

Lily and Lacy sliding down!

Jack trying to help his cousin Matix up the slide with his foot :)

My FAVORITE people!

My amazing in laws! Aren't they cute? :)

Santa & Mrs. Clause even showed up this year! It is actually my father in laws uncle, Ivan and his wife Julie. I'm impressed with Ivan's real beard, they looked great!

Trent had work off the day after Thanksgiving so we went to Krispy Kreme for breakfast and then came home and decided to decorate for Christmas! That night we went to my in laws for dinner. My father in law fried a yummy turkey for us, the kids helped make cookies for their uncle Dustin who is on a mission and we just relaxed and enjoyed being with family.

Putting ornaments on the tree!

They decided the tree skirt made for a good Santa costume :)

On Saturday we took the kids to see the new Muppet movie (very cute movie) with some friends and then we went to bass pro shops to look around. We then grabbed some dinner on the way home and watched a movie as a family.

It was an AWESOME 4 day weekend and I am so THANKFUL for all of my many, many blessings!