Thanksgiving with Cousins

Cori, Abigail, Katie, Matt, Caden, and Chris
This is a little late, but this is a really cute picture from Thanksgiving where every kid is actually smiling...and of course Caden's the only one not looking at me. Oh well.Then there's the silly face...
and the sad face.

Thanksgiving '10

We usually go with Jason's side of the family for Thanksgiving, but this year we were fortunate enough to see both.

Caden enjoys "playing" the piano with GG.

Abby "had a ball" with GG and Aunt Erin. She figured out that every time she dropped it, Aunt Erin would pick it up. Then she would laugh every time Aunt Erin reached over to pick it up. This little game went on for awhile.

Abby now enjoys rolling off whatever mat is laid down for her. She realized that the corner was kinda fun to chew on. Look at that split!

Jason's Thanksgiving turkey

Lexi snuggling with her Milton Black Panther.

Thanksgiving '09

We went to my sister-in-law's, Justine, for Thanksgiving this year. The food was great and so was the entertainment. The kids put on a show for us with the girls cheering during intermission. Cori chose not to participate, so there's just a picture of Katie. There are also some quick videos at the bottom. See if you can guess the theme songs, leave a comment of your guesses.

Matt and his trumpet.
Chris and his clarinet.
As you can see...Caden was really interested in what was going on. He also liked the girls' pom-poms.

Katie cheering during intermission.

The finale - Chris and Matt sang a few songs.

Caden loved tackling this bear.


Matt is playing what movie theme song?
(Jaws)


Chris is playing what cartoon theme song?
(Scooby-Doo)


Caden cheering for Chris.

Wishbone

Jason and I just made wishes on the wishbone and pulled. At first it bent and didn't snap until I really pulled. I got the bigger piece...will my wish will come true? :)

Thanksgiving - Part 2

Today was my first Thanksgiving...well at least the first one I cooked. I was up at 5, and the 13.5 lb. turkey was in the oven by 6:45 and out around 11. My mom, sister, grandma, and pappy all came over for the day. Here's what the day looked like:

Caden's Grandma made it just in time for cereal while Aunt Erin watched. Look at that face!
He now knows that there's usually a flash with a picture...so I think that is the reason for the face? He really does like cereal!

After getting dressed, Caden's GG read his Snowman book to him. I wonder what song they're singing :)

While Caden was eating, Daddy was carving the first turkey I ever did on my own. It turned out really well, if you ask me!

Sitting down, enjoying dinner.

We ate while Caden watched.

Caden loves his G Pap (who turned 88 on Nov. 10th)! During dinner, if Caden would fuss, all Pappy had to do was look at him and Caden would laugh. My grandma said that Pappy was one of my favorite people when I was a baby too.

Caden with G Pap and GG.

Thanksgiving - Part 1

Our actual Thanksgiving Day was spent at Nana and Papa's where we had chicken for dinner. (Caden had turkey :)
Caden and his Aunt Missy (in from MI). It didn't take him long to warm up to her.

"Umm...Mom...I don't think a snowman should be bigger than me!"
I hope this doesn't mean he'll cry with Santa!

Caden gracefully sliding off his toy while playing with Papa. As you can see...they're all ready for Christmas!