My parents gave my sister and I an early Christmas present...they paid for my family to travel and come see Brittany and Ryan for Thanksgiving! I was so excited to play with my sister and my adorable niece and to see Brittany's new gorgeous home!
We arrived last Monday after driving all through the night. Ryan took off work and we played all day! Kolby whooped up on Ryan and Daniel in NBA jam, played in the playroom, dug in the sandbox, went to Hobby Lobby to buy stuff to make a Christmas wreath, went out to Shane's Rib Shack, and had a game night with the Cushmans.
We arrived last Monday after driving all through the night. Ryan took off work and we played all day! Kolby whooped up on Ryan and Daniel in NBA jam, played in the playroom, dug in the sandbox, went to Hobby Lobby to buy stuff to make a Christmas wreath, went out to Shane's Rib Shack, and had a game night with the Cushmans.
On Tuesday: We visited one of my best friends from high school (Look everyone ists Ashley Peterson Willis) and ate a yummy breakfast with her and her adorable family. Then we made a Costco and Walmart run to get the Thanksgiving food. Then we listened to Justin Beiber's Christmas album while we made feathered headbands for the kids to be 'lil Indians' for Thanksgiving. That night we had soup and then Summer, her friend, and Momma Cush came over and babysat for us while we went on a double date to see Breaking Dawn....dirty.....
Olivia and Kensie were BFFs in no time:)
Daniel says we look like sisters Ashley, wouldn't that be fun:)
The Rugrats
Olivia and Kensie were BFFs in no time:)
Daniel says we look like sisters Ashley, wouldn't that be fun:)
The Rugrats
*Passed out watching a movie*
On Wednesday: we started making our first turkey! How have I mananged to not cook a turkey in over 8 yrs? carefully my friends very carefully. It was a 22 lb bird and quite the experience. Daniel had to call his mom to figure out where the giblets were. At one point he was on the phone while Brittnay was holding a flashlight over the turkey....where was I? Taking pictures and laughing hehehe. I must say though that I was the one to eventually pull out the neck that Daniel swore he couldn't find:) We ended up brining the turkey (special thanks to my friend McCall) all day in the sink surrounded by ice. Olivia helped make the rainbow jello. We made pies, stuffing, yams, rolls, and decorative tee pees made out of ice cream cones. We made all of these things while chasing after the little ones. That night we just ate pizza and salad for dinner. Once the kiddos were in bed we watched Super 8.
On Thursday: The boys played in the "Turkey Bowl" while Brittany and I cooked and the kids watched Miracle on 34th Street. The Cushmans came over and we enjoyed a great meal together (I am so sad that I didn't get a group picture of them....they looked so beautiful)! We had our own "Turkey Bowl", played hide and seek outside, had a wii dance off, and ate pie! Once the kids went to bed we played Ticket to Ride.
*I am so thankful for our wonderful families, and now my own little family. What a great holiday where you get to eat and spend time with those that you love.
( I only wish that ALL of our family was here!)
We dressed the girlies matchy-matchy and Kolby was starting to feel left out. When low and behold Craig (Britt's FIL) shows up wearing a shirt just like Kolbys:) Instant buds.
*I am so thankful for our wonderful families, and now my own little family. What a great holiday where you get to eat and spend time with those that you love.
( I only wish that ALL of our family was here!)
We dressed the girlies matchy-matchy and Kolby was starting to feel left out. When low and behold Craig (Britt's FIL) shows up wearing a shirt just like Kolbys:) Instant buds.
On Friday: we ate pie for breakfast :) Then we went downtown to go Christmas shopping. That night Brittany and I put the stockings up, started a fire, turned on some Christmas music and made Christmas wreaths. Then we left and drove through the night again.
We had so much fun! Gosh, I hate that they live so far from each other! We were all exhausted after a crazy week but it was so enjoyable. We are so grateful to my parents for making this possible for us to be together. My sister always makes me a happier person. I love my BFF :) And out of the whole trip Olivia said her favorite part was playing with baby Avery!
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
