Thankful

Thankful. I have no other words to describe our past week together. Kyle and I enjoyed the days spent at home with our boys doing small, simple things here in town. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and enjoyed a nice relaxing day with GG and Nana. I am so thankful for our simple life and our week spent with the ones we love so much. It was beyond special!
 Here is our family turkey pic!! It was fun to spend the evening before Thanksgiving day with our church family! So blessed!
 The fam showed up in time to watch the Vikes game and start up some holiday crafts with grandma and grandpa! Leona and Lila Kate were very busy making their snowmen. Love them to pieces!
 The ladies made these cute candles! Kaylee had so much fun and it was fun visiting together as we were crafting! I love spending time with all my sweet nieces, my girls!
 Here's the crew! Not all but a majority of them! Loved every minute with them!
 Eating turkey and being silly! Love cousin pics! It was a perfect day.
 Where is the snow for tree cutting?? Such a strange year for us going in our sweatshirts and tennis shoes on! Even Bailey came with us to see Santa and Mrs. Clause. Ready to begin the Christmas season!
 The trees at the tree farm are always so nice! Never takes us long to find the perfect tree and bring it home!


 Kyle puts the boys right to work and for the most part they don't mind. :) Micah is king to tradition and loves being together as a family. Drew does too but could maybe just pick up a pre-cut tree and be just fine. They are all so different!
 We all loved the hay ride! And of course the warm sunshine!

 Popcorn and hot cocoa is a must before heading home.
 We had a nice home day setting up the tree and watching the movie Elf at night. Micah and Jacob enjoyed helping Kyle with the lights!
 In the morning Nana and Gg came and we had a great day doing crafts, putting the ornaments on the tree, going for walks, a little shopping and playing games.

Thankful for family. It was a perfect Thanksgiving!

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