I love Thanksgiving!!! It was a beautiful day all around! Even though our consumer culture sees it as only the kickoff to holiday shopping, I truly like having a day that is dedicated to giving thanks for our blessings. Oh yeah, and the food doesn't hurt either...
I am thankful for...God's grace that shines on us daily. We are given blessings we could never ever "deserve".
I am thankful for...my husband that shows his love to me in so many ways. After 13 years, he still makes me feel special, beautiful, and appreciated.I am thankful for...my son that knows how to make my heart melt. His silly personality and spunk makes every day a great day.
I am thankful for...my baby girl that can light up any room with her gummy smile. She renews my hope daily and makes me realize just how precious life is.
I am thankful for...our loving family that truly knows how to enjoy, support, and love one another. You make us crazy and keep us sane...all at the same time.
I am thankful for...our friends near and far. You enrich our lives in so many unique ways.
I am thankful for...our country and freedom. And the brave souls that protect them both.
We had a relaxing but funfilled day. Beau ran the Atlanta Half Marathon, we took the kids to the park, got in early naps, and then headed to my sister Alicia's house. She is "house sitting" longterm for a family trying to sell their house, so we had to take advantage of the awesome house while we had had the chance :)
All 7 Reuter cousins were together, plus cousin Hayes (second cousin twice removed with a half twist and a cherry on top). They ran wild the entire time and had a BLAST! There was a trampoline in the back that kept them entertained for hours!
All 7 looking....kind of. We tried to add Hayes after this one, but he was nowhere to be found.
There was a lot of funny business going on at the kids' table. You can't quite tell in this picture, but Hayes is feeding Lauren! He's not a big eater, so I think he was trying to hide his food...in her mouth. And Wyatt wasn't into eating, so he had Cae eat all his food so he could be "excused". Wade on the other hand loved the turkey and everything that went along with it. He even had seconds!
Alicia was a gracious host with lots of help from Nonna, G.G. and Enzo. With a famly our size, we all bring a dish or two making a huge spread!
After dinner the real fun started...DANCE PARTY. It was a good way to work off the meal. Wyatt dances like his daddy while Wade and Cae drop it like it's hot...
Beau taught Caleb how to play chess. Caleb caught on really quickly and then challenged Nathan and Alan to games.
After dinner the real fun started...DANCE PARTY. It was a good way to work off the meal. Wyatt dances like his daddy while Wade and Cae drop it like it's hot...
Beau taught Caleb how to play chess. Caleb caught on really quickly and then challenged Nathan and Alan to games.
Sheesha, Shawn, and Enzo
Auntie Angie and Bree - with a house full of rambunctious boys, she was happy to love on Bree for awhile
Flying Bree!!!
As the night went on (way past bedtime), Wade and Colt began to play in the ice tub. It started very innocently, just messing with the ice...then they started crushing the ice with the wine bottles...
Then they thought it was hilarious to try and drink from the wine bottles! We did empty them first, but it made for some incriminating pics. All I can think about is what it will be like managing these to troublemakers when they're 17 and really trying to sneak into the wine.
As the night went on (way past bedtime), Wade and Colt began to play in the ice tub. It started very innocently, just messing with the ice...then they started crushing the ice with the wine bottles...
Then they thought it was hilarious to try and drink from the wine bottles! We did empty them first, but it made for some incriminating pics. All I can think about is what it will be like managing these to troublemakers when they're 17 and really trying to sneak into the wine.
Colt knew he was NAUGHTY!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I hope you were able to spend it with the ones you love and cherish every minute of it!!
1 comment:
Kriya- you look AMAZING! I was in Ann Taylor trying to buy the dress you are wearing (or one just like it if it's not from there ;) and it just did not work. Those kids are too cute for words!
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