She's Back ❆

I love the excitement in our house the morning our elf comes back! They see those little snowflakes on the ground and they run downstairs to find her! This year she brought them a gingerbread house, and they put it together right away! She arrived on the day that Ohio state played Michigan and was wearing an Ohio State sweater.

Happy Thanksgiving x 3

Happy Thanksgiving!  There's so much for us to be thankful for, which is why we celebrated Thanksgiving 3 different times!!  No matter what our family has been through, or is currently experiencing, we remember that there is always something to be grateful for!  We are truly grateful for God's blessings!

On Thursday, we celebrated with my family.  Everyone came over in the morning so Natalie could prep the turkey.  We all had fun watching the parade and coloring some turkey printouts Mila brought home from school.  Mila made some place cards and helped me set the table.

Mila found her Indian outfit from her Kindergarten feast and decided to model it for us!

These two are the only ones who like the canned cranberry!

I'm always talking with my hands, even when I'm holding a frying pan!

Mila made her thanksgiving meal--mac n cheese!

Things we are grateful for!

sweet beggars

Mila approves of the pumpkin pie!

Caleb, Uncle Jamie, and Mila

making a wish

What I'm most grateful for!

Pumpkin pie for breakfast!

On Saturday we went to Joy's for our annual 2nd Thanksgiving.  We always share another yummy meal and watch the football rivalry games!

Gram had Christmas crafts fr the kids to work on!

Mila helped Uncle Nick with the butter!

Uncle Nick was in charge of the turkey!

Love these two goofballs!

Starting their Christmas wish lists

Erik started the Nerf war!

Family chaos, and Gram just wants to eat her pie in peace!

Caleb's catching up to Gram!

cousin pile!

On Sunday we went to Lisa's for our 3rd celebration with Pops and Nana!  Everyone had fun hanging out and the kids worked on more crafts.

Matt, Gail, and Iyla were visiting family in Florida, but we still got this adorable picture of her!  I found her this bib and booties to celebrate her 1st Thanksgiving!