It was a lot of fun.
But, as usual, it was quite chaotic due to the fact that there are now four Williams grandchildren ages 4 & under attempting to coexist under one roof.
Just realized that this was my third Thanksgiving away from my side of the family... WoW... Weird...
Trying to remember Turkey day last year and my brain goes hazy... we were stranded in Birmingham alone (thanks fam) waiting on Chappy-doodle's arrival.
Back on track...
Wednesday was the day of departure. Reed finished work around lunch and we filled the Volvo to the brim. Ummm SUV, here we come?!
Everyone arrived and the madness began. Chappy tried cows milk (see previous post). Chappy loved cows milk. And all is right in the world... my world...
Thursday was the big day! We ate lots O food, played spades (I stink), and just hung out.
All in all, a perfect turkey day.
*Note to self... We should spend Thanksgiving with the in-laws every year. When I am at my parents house I eat far too much and feel absolutely awful. When with in-laws, one musn't act like a (completely) gluttonous pig.
Friday, most of the Williams clan drove over to Apalachicola so the kiddos could see Santa arrive on a shrimp boat. It has become a tradition over the past few years that is sure to continue... however, Reed and I politely (I hope) bowed out to watch the Iron Bowl.
We babysat MP while her parents were gone. It was very interesting to see what it must be like to have two kids. Or twins for that matter. To reiterate, MP and Chaps are only six weeks apart. We felt very lucky that Mary Parker is a much calmer baby than our own. Otherwise, it would've been one long day.
We determined that man to man defense was the best plan of attack. And that's what we did.
Saturday, Emily (Reed's mom) helped me put together the (never-ending) blue dress! I love it. I'm so glad that it's done. The construction side of smocking is going to take some practice. Eventually I'll get the hang of it...?
That's enough for now. I have hair to dry, laundry to do, presents to wrap & dinner to eat.
Adios!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for!
Here are the pics:
Babies on a blanket...
How cute are they?
Chappy got a little excited...
Diggin' in. She was lovin' some turkey on her 1st Thanksgiving!
First ever family Thanksgiving pic.
Will & Brody...
The dress!!!
Up close... LOOK... feast your eyes on my blood, sweat & tears...
My baby wearing the dress! Chappell if you ever throw this away, I will haunt you. :)
Fascinated by the flash = funny faces.
The End!
1 comment:
LOVE the dress!!!
And how in the world did you get all 4 kids looking at you??? I can't seem to manage two!
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