Thanksgiving 2017

 

What does it look like when you have invited

30 people over for Thanksgiving?

 

Kimmy had all the tables set up

and beautifully decorated.

 

Lulu was in charge of arranging the dessert table.

There were all kinds of delicious pies.

And a few cookies, too.

 

Patiently waiting for company.

 

 Kimmy is a perfect hostess.

 

 

 This is the "boys" table,

ranging from ages from 3 to 16.

Tom and I sat here to supervise,

making sure there were table manners.

They all were perfect! 

 

Tom and I arrived early to be

helpful and to hand out  hugs.

It was a hard job but someone had to do it!

 

 Mark reminded us to think about all our blessings

and why we celebrate

 Thanksgiving!

 

Ila May is so excited for Christmas!

 

 

The traditional Thanksgiving picture.

 

 

 

*Before*

*After*

 

The weather was beautiful

and the all the kids

enjoyed being outdoors.

One tradition they have every year,

is a scavenger hunt for the

children.

They call it, Strut The Turkey

 

 It has the kids running all around the house,

from one end to the other,

even on the balcony.

STOP...

picture time! 

In the end, when they find Strut,

 they get candy.

 

 Another tradition...

.... the second meal after everyone has left.

Papa (Tom) is sharing some pie with Isaac.

 

 Clean Up Crew

at the dessert table!

 

Who needs a dog?

 

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.

This was one of my favorites!

 

 

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"We love because He first loved us."

 

1 John 4:19