We decided last minute to head up to Utah for Thanksgiving. Daniel was able to get off work and Cody was out of school for a few days so we decided...why not!??
The weather was beautiful the whole time we were there. The kids got to play outside and go to the skate park a lot. While Daniel and Cody and the other boys were out at the skate park I was able to do some shopping and spend some time with my mom, sister and sister-in-law. It was fun. We even did a quick impulsive shopping on Black Friday at about 11:30. We made the decision to go shopping at about 11:00 pm. The stores were packed of course but we were able to get what we needed.
Thanksgiving day was fun as always. Crazy, but no drama. We had a great time, some of us took short naps, some of us played card games and board games.
My mom bought some table cloths that the kids could color on and do fun little games on. It entertained the kids while the grown ups ate since the kids ate two bites of their food and said they wanted to go play.
Cody at the skate park. Since Daniel broke his ribs last time we were up there for Thanksgiving he was playing it low key and was the photographer. Even my dad got on a skateboard!
My sister's birthday was the day after Thanksgiving so we had a small family party for her. I am not sure if she blew out the candles or if all the boys did it for her.
Since my late Grandpa was a bombardier back in WWII we decided to take all of the kids to the airplane museum. It was fun to see all of the different planes they flew and how technology really advanced the air force. My family has great appreciation for the military. My Dad didn't serve in the military but worked up at Hill Air Force Base so he knows a lot about the stuff that they make and test there.
The kids were able to make their own rockets and shoot them up in the sky. They loved it!
My Mom wanted a quick spur of the moment family picture. This is all of my side of the family.
This is Aunt Emily teaching the kids a card game. She's a teacher and loves to be around the kids.
We decided it was time to get the tree and do the decorating. I bought a train this year (black Friday deal) to go around the tree. We were going to do a whole train night and read a book about trains but Cody found the train in the garage the night we got home. He absolutely loves it!
And we can't forget Buddy, the Elf on the Shelf. He came back the night of December 1st.
We are excited to spend Christmas here at home and with Daniel's side of the family. I am sure it will be fun.
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