Snapshots of Thanksgiving

So, I was kind of a failure when it came to photographing our multiple Thanksgivings. Our first celebration was held the weekend before Thanksgiving with my family in Idaho (the same time we gave my Grandma the Linda picture). I took plenty of pictures at this party, but only with my phone (meaning not the best quality) and the majority are of the decorations. Fabulous. The second Thanksgiving, on actual Thanksgiving day, was at Devin's parents house. I took the real camera this time and failed to use it until the very end, after almost everyone had left. So, I have a few pictures of Shane and Marcene's kids and our kids and that's it. Thanksgiving fail. Oh, well...there is always next year.

Here is a sampling of what I did manage to photograph:

Thanksgiving #1:

Che' and Carlie were in charge of decorations and outdid themselves completely. I took instructions and tried to help where I could, but I quite frankly ruined most of the oreo turkeys I tried to make. That's why I am in charge of broccoli and cheese, not decorations. :)

 This "Give Thanks" board was a huge hit. Love the idea. As everyone came into the house, they took a minute to write on the wall what they are thankful for. It was so fun to see everyone's thoughts all written down in one place.

Devin's contribution

The kids drew a little picture to represent what they are thankful for

Ohhh, some actual people shots!: 

Hmmm, Florinda the blurred child. That is what i get for using my phone...

The decorations even went so far as to include pilgrim hats and bonnets for the children....

...though some of the adults may have worn them too....

Terrible attempt to get a picture of all the "babies". This is about right for children between the ages of  10 months and almost 2 years, I guess. Not too cooperative.

Two cute bums

Devin was a Brookie hog. It's no wonder she likes him though...what with his sharing his pie with her and all.

Max and Jack got caught opening and playing with the bunko prizes...you can tell how sad they were to have gotten in trouble! So cute!

Charlie girl

This should go with the other one of the four of them, but yes...this is how well they would sit still for the picture. Brooklyn was trying at least! Why Jace is attacking Charlie, I have no idea.

Games...a serious must.

 We also held a baby shower for my sister-in-law Lara (Mikey's wife) who is having a baby girl in January! We are excited to welcome baby Claire when she comes. This will mean that my family will have 6 grandchildren-- 5 girls and 1 boy. Maybe Jennifer and Steve will get working on having a boy soon? :) Again I am lame and only have a grand total of 2 pictures from the shower portion of the day. Yikes.

My mom makes some seriously cute quilts, eh?

Thanksgiving #2: Thanksgiving Day!

I am almost embarrassed to post any of these pictures at all since they are so few. Ugh.

My cute trio before we left for Grandma and Grandpa's house.

Sean, Megan, and Hallie. What is with the faces...I have no idea. Sean is looking quite charming, though!

Jace trying on Grandma's sweet slippers. Don't those look amazing?

Flor and Grandpa

Even after having pie, the kids insisted upon having ice cream cones. Don't worry, Flor was enjoying some string cheese in the other room. Grandma never forgets to have a snack for her, too!

Whew. I think that wraps up Thanksgiving 2012 for good. We have been celebrating the Christmas season for weeks already and are already on the countdown for the big day!