Thanksgiving 2010

One of the great things about being in Alabama was that we got to celebrate Thanksgiving with my dads side of the family. He comes from a family of 10 kids so there are so many of us. Even this year, which was a small year, we had 47. It was fun. People eating inside, people eating outside - so much food and all so yummy! We have lots to be thankful for!!!

My dads siblings oldest to youngest - 2 sisters are with Jesus.

Ladsen, Edna, Carolyn, Faye, Steve, Don, Robbie & Larry

You can always tell which foods are the favorites.....this pot was Chicken & Dumplings
After we ate Haven watched Lady & the Tramp on my phone almost the whole time
Justus pretended to be a train
Picture with Cousin Kara
Braxton, Steve, Wesley & Kara - gotta love the shots when they are chewing ;)
Gloria, Cheree, Barry, Rita & Kim
Claire, Ethan & Emma


Like I said....SO much to be thankful for!!!!

Back to Havens birthday

On Havens actual birthday, we did have a fun day planned. We started out the morning having hot cocoa, complete with mini marshmallows, with our breakfast.

Then opened cards from Gigi & Papa, Daddy & others

Took some some so cute pictures

Played outside

Went with friends Chris, Jessica and Zayden to a Haunted forest hay ride complete with story tellers at the end and cider and rice crispy treats.

So fun!

Outdoor fun

One of the best things about being in Alabama is all the outdoor fun you can have. My parents live on about 1 3/4 acre and all around them the lots are big, so there is lots of room to play. They dont have very many laws either about what you can or cant do.

So one night we decided to build a fire and make smores.

Then neighbor Jeff came by on his 4 wheeler and gave J a ride.

These are just a few examples of the fun we had!

Havens Birthday Party

We celebrated Havens birthday about 2 weeks late. We wanted to make sure my mom was strong enough to have company over. We kept it small inviting only Aunt Robbie, Uncle Kyle, Cousin Alicia and her two little ones Jonas and Evie and of course Aunt Carolyn.

We got Havens cake the night before her party and she just LOVED it. She didnt want to stop looking at it. So cute!

The day of the party we had lunch:

Then Cake time:

Followed by presents. Yay!!

Even J got a few gifts!

Everyone wanted to see what Haven got.

Smiles with Aunt Carolyn:

With Aunt Robbie:

Havens Pink Castle Cake

We celebrated Havens birthday a few weeks late. I wanted to make sure my mom was strong enough to host people at her house after her surgery.

All Haven had asked for for her birthday was a Pink Castle Cake. So of course, that is what we got her. And she LOVED it! We got it the night before her party and she just stood in front of it staring. It was so cute.

On the day of her party we had lunch (My mom did a fabulous job preparing most of the food)

Then cake

Then presents

It is so wonderful to be around all our family that is so loving and supportive. It was a treat having Aunt Carolyn there as well as Aunt Robbie, Cousin Alicia and little cousins Evie and Jonas.