Thanksgiving had a great feel this year. Last year Greg was deployed and Eric was in Florida. Their absence left a noticeable gap at the dinner table on Thanksgiving day. This year we were so thankful to have everyone in attendance. We did a triple Thanksgiving this year and went to the Valdez house, Bob's house, and the Hanson house. As always, we enjoyed the big family dynamic at the Valdez house. It was especially cheery at the Might house because it was the first time that both Bob and Mom's children and grandchildren had all come together at once for Thanksgiving. Mom will be moving to Great Falls with Bob next year after their wedding. It was also very joyous to be at the Hanson house as well because my dad's fiance Sandy and her daughter Valerie were able to celebrate with us for the first time. They are planning a wedding in early March of 2012. Sadly, my camera battery was not charged at the Might Thanksgiving and I am waiting for Mom to send me the pictures (feel free to harass her). We were utterly exhausted by the end of the weekend but it was worth it to see all our family.
Ava dressed up like a Turkey (the things on her head are the turkey legs)
Our little pilgrim excited to see her Grandparents!
They were both Aunt Jess' shadow that weekend. The girls adorable outfits are courtesy of Jess too.
Hanging out with Great Grandma Bath
Nanny decorated the table beautifully for the big group!
Valdez Group shot!
This is why we call Uncle Justin, "White Chocolate"
Aunt Jess and I continued our annual tradition of Black Friday battling. Greg even faced the crowd with Eric this year scoring lots of loot at Target
Dessert time celebrating Aunt Jess' birthday!
A really neat part of this year at the Hanson house was that there was an older male deer hanging out in their back yard. Unfortunately this picture does not do it justice, but the deer had about 8 points on each antler. He hung out in the yard the entire time we were over for dinner. Definitely a neat experience.
The girls always have a great time playing and experimenting with all the neat instruments at the Hanson house.
Ava "harmonizing" with Poppy on the piano
Daddy even gives it a go!
Cousin Eric is always a good playmate. Here the girls can reach the ceiling!
The neat presents that Aunt Ellen and Uncle Bill brought back for us from their recent trip to India. We had a wonderful time with all our families and are looking forward to one final visit at Christmas time before our big move out West.
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