Happy Thanksgiving!

Ever since I was at Calvin College in Michigan, Thanksgiving has been a difficult holiday for me because 9 times out of 10 I haven't lived close enough to family to celebrate with them. Therefore, knowing my parents would be here with us this Thanksgiving thrilled me. I've been particularly reflective this year on how much I appreciate the food, traditions, and genuineness of this holiday as compared to the commercialization of so many others. I enjoyed finding and preparing some new recipes as well as making the meal together as a family.

We've had a great long weekend with lots of down time around the house for reading, taking walks, playing games, doing crafts, eating, hunting (for Nate), and letting Claire be the center of attention (a place she loves to inhabit!). Thanks for making the trip Mom and Dad, loved spending the holiday together!
Some snuggle time with Grandpa

Thanksgiving Day hike at Headwaters State Park (Nate, Claire, my Mom)

Claire amusing herself and us with hide and seek

Craft time--making an Advent Calendar for Claire

Snuggles with Grandma after church