We spent Thanksgiving Break at my parents' house. The kids did great on the drive there and back. We spent some special time with family. We already miss them.
LOTS of pictures ahead!
Claire napping on the way there.
Girly girls get right to playing at the grandparents' house, and it's a tea party for all!
My wonderful mom & me :)
and with sweet Aunt Kelly.
Brooke had a blast with her "boy cousins" (my cousin Casie's boys). They made cake and stew. Yum!
Thursday night my parents surprised David and me with a getaway to San Antonio! What a treat! We toured the Alamo, hung out on the Riverwalk, and did some shopping. Thanks Mom & Dad!
Back at the house, Keely having fun on the swing.
Claire's turn!
Mom & Aunt Beth were a huge help to us with the kids.
Enjoying the campfire later in the evening. We roasted hot dogs and made smores. Brooke didn't want to get too close.
The girls enjoyed taking several bubble baths in my parents' claw foot tub. Everyone got a taste of what I deal with giving all three baths at night.
My dad really lights up around the girls. They had a lot of fun with Grandpa!
I have to tell a quick story here so I have it written down. Brooke got in trouble when we were there and she was sent to the makeshift "naughty rug". She cried and cried, "I want my Daddy!!" Eventually David had a talk with her, and soon she realized that Daddy was not going to rescue her, so she started whining, "I want my GrandDaddy!" Ha! Smart girl.
More treehouse fun with Cason.
There were lots of the famous tractor rides. My dad has given tractor rides ever since I can remember. Kelly is also a certified driver ;)
Saturday, we had a double baby shower for two of my cousins, Tracy and Rose. It had been a long time since this many people on my dad's side of the family have gotten together. It was really nice to see everyone again, and to realize how many things I share with my cousins. I hope we can spend more time together. Almost all of my Ginny's granddaughters were there.
The weekend wouldn't be complete without a baseball game in the back yard.
Rose is due in January with a boy, and Tracy is due in February with a girl.
:)
Claire likes to kiss more than Keely does, but Keely puts up with it.
Another tractor ride
On the drive home, we stopped at Target to get a few things. I stayed in the car with the kids, and caught this sweet moment between the twins. I love it!
We spent a lot of the time on our trip remembering all that we have to be thankful for. It is true that we are richly blessed.
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