Thanksgiving

Peter and Meggan hosted a wonderful Thanksgiving event at their home. It was so much fun to have everyone together, and for the little kids to get to play together. Lisa and Devin came down also. Their girls were surprised to meet so many cousins. We had about 38 people there of which 17 were 7 and under. Meggan is the most awesome, calm and patient mom I know. Thanks so much for inviting us and I hear this may turn into an annual event. Count me in!

Nathan and Michelle having fun and playing the Wii.

Amber and Kerisa played outside the entire time. They were loving the weather!

The weather was gorgeous so we ate outside. Peter orchestrated getting lots of tables and chairs set up. After spending 10 days in Utah, if was wonderful to be back un sunny and warm Arizona.

Mom and Dad were there to watch 4 generations have a good time together. All of us kids were there and most of the grandkids and great-grandkids. Wow! That doesn't happen very often.

Little Miss Kerisa is very independent and enjoyed helping herself to a drink when she got HOT! Can you believe it?

Kerisa always tells me how much she loves Ashley and wants to be just like her. Of course, Ashley loves to hear that. Ashley spent a lot of time outside playing with the kids.

Here I am playing with Briley and Noelle. These kids are so darling. They do the funniest things and keep you laughing.

Dad got a new smart phone and he was showing it to Kevin. It didn't take long before Ashley's radar perked up and she spent time taking everyone's picture and programing Grandpa's call ID. Kevin is getting new ideas in his head about the benefits of a smart phone.

Nathan took some time to play some hymns on the piano. There was so much to do and so many people to visit with, that everyone just kept moving around.

Michelle and Kerisa love being in front of the camera, but Kerisa has learned a few new tricks. We're trying to find out who taught her this one.