Well, once again, I am behind on updating the blog. But I think I have a good excuse...it being the Christmas season and all! :)
This year we spent our Thanksgiving in Alabama with all of my family. It was a blast to go see where Kit, Lib and the boys live. Everyone in my family had already visited, so we were excited to see what all of the fuss was about! :) Well, we were not disappointed! We had so much fun and let me tell you - the South really knows how to eat! We went to Lamberts - Home of the Throwed Rolls for Josiah's birthday! There you eat until you can't move! They actually throw rolls at you, the size of a LARGE grapefruit - so watch out! Then there are people coming around with pots of food - mac and cheese, fried okra, fried potatoes, and more... I can't even remember all that was passed around. And all of that was on top of your entree! I had chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, and green beans. When I was finished, you could hardly tell I had even touched it. That is how much food there was! But it was so good! While we were there, they announced that is was Jos' birthday and a few people came by and gave him some money. I think he got about $3 worth. He was thrilled and so cute! It was just like the South to be so gracious and help make a sweet little boy's birthday even better!
At Lamberts - check out the size of the rolls!
(Mack, Gunner, Liberty, Sydnee)
The rest of the gang at Lamberts
Jos opening his birthday presents
We were also treated to a low-land boil by Kit, Lib, and Mack (Liberty's brother). We had shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob, and green beans. All you can eat shrimp - that's what I am talking about! YUMMY! Then Kit also deep fried our Thanksgiving Turkey! So good! It makes my mouth water just thinking about it!
Kit and Mack deep frying the Thanksgiving Turkey
**They look like a couple of good ole' boys throwing back a few ;)**
Our Thanksgiving table
While we were there, we rented a house on the beach. The water was too cold for my liking, but the kids didn't seem to mind! We even rented some kayaks so the "boys" could go out and get a closer look at the dolphins. It worked, Parker, Mack and Jos were able to get within a couple of feet of some dolphins! Greg was so jealous!
Our house was the blue one
Mack and Ellee
Michael sitting on Greg's sand castle
Parker, Jos and Mack getting the kayaks ready
Greg out on a solo voyage
The boys!
Michael showing us his golf swing while on a walk along the beach.
Ellee and Michael
In deep thought - perhaps he will be able to solve the healthcare problem?
Another cute picture!
The best part of the whole trip was being able to spend time together. Michael loves his cousins! It was so fun to watch him jump in and wrestle with the boys! He already knew Parker and Ellee very well and loves to visit and play with them. But this was the first time he had seen Kit and Liberty's kids since he was 9 months old. Greg and I laugh that Michael and Gunner had a love/hate relationship! They were so intrigued by eachother, but were quick to squeal if either of them did something they didn't like. But, they proved to be great buddies and Michael is still talking about Gunner! :)
Little Buddies
(Gunner and Michael)
Wrestling with the boys!
Me reading Thanksgiving stories during Family Home Evening
Parker and Michael wrestling
(Parker was great with the little boys!)
All and all, we had a great time together as a family. We have so much to be grateful for! The Lord has blessed our family beyond what we deserve. I am so grateful for this Holiday Season when the world stops to remember the birth and life of our Savior. May we all strive to carry that spirit in our hearts all year long.
All of the Grandchildren
(Michael, Parker, Ellee, Gunnison, Gavin, Jos)
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