We usually go about 2 weeks before Thanksgiving. Due to everyone's schedules and all of us being so spread out, we don't usually get together for Thanksgiving. But, this year it worked out with everyone's schedule to come up and have an early Thanksgiving. It was a treat and sweet memories were made.
We spent the week having a Jane Austin movie marathon. And Arlee watched anything Choo-choo. We watched Polar Express 3 nights in a row. He watched the entire movie completely memorized. I had to go buy it for him that week!
There was, of course, a shopping trip with the girls (and a yummy lunch). We went to Buffalo Wild Wings and each of the kiddos got their own iPad to play with...that was a hit with Arlee, even though he had no idea how to use it. It kept him entertained and happy!..whoop whoop!
Wednesday evening church brought in a Tornado storm leaving us with no power. So we had fellowship (in the dark), a prayer meeting and ice-cream!
Thursday was our Thanksgiving meal. It simply amazes me how much time is spent preparing the meal and then how quickly it is all over!
I adore this picture. It captures the whole trip for Arlee in a quick shot. He was Katey's shadow. He absolutely loves her. From the very first time he ever met her (at 3 months old) He was captivated by her. She could get him to giggle and smile like no one else. She is so kind, patient and playful with him. I wish we lived closer and they could spend more time together.
Sunday, all of us girls sang "I am so Blessed". It was a joy to sing with my neices. They are growing up so much and have beautiful voices.
They are also learning the piano and doing great. I'm so proud of the sweet young ladies they are becoming.
After church, Jenny (my SIL) and I did a quick impromptu photo shoot of the cousins. The girls did great, Arlee on the other hand didn't want to cooperate. (My child!) He is just like his daddy when it comes to a camera!
Katey though, that little lady is quite the little model. She is a natural in front of a camera. She loved posing and was so much fun to work with. She is so photogenic and easy to work with.
Then there was Kaylan. She is 15 and embarrassed and shy about everything. (I'm sure she is dying even now, as she is reading this!)
She is at the fun age of growing up which is sometimes sa
d for me but I'm really enjoying her as a young lady. She took gorgeous pictures, but in true teen nature, didn't like any of them.
I'm pretty partial, but they are the prettiest girls ever.
They were also very helpful trying to get Arlee to cooperate. What do you do with a 2 year old that refuses to give up his suckers and sippy cup.
Oh well, we tried. ...lol
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