Our Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving this year, we went to Todd's sister's house in Albuquerque.  And we had a wonderful time! 

We stopped in Monticello on the way to walk on the grounds of the temple.  I love stopping at every temple we pass and having my children get extra chances at feeling the Spirit there:

 The road trip was long, but the kids did great and once we got there, we had fun every minute.  Grandpa took the kids to the toy store and they all got to pick out a favorite toy.  We walked around the neighborhood geo-cashing.  Played at the park.  Went to a first grade Thanksgiving feast, and played beauty parlor:

 This was Madeline's first real hair cut.  It doesn't look much shorter, but it does look WAY better.  Aunt Carrie cut off a good inch or two making it even and healthy.  Then she braided it and dusted her hair with glitter!

 Yes, she loved it!

 Carrie also was kind enough to do my hair last Tuesday.  It was Todd and my Anniversary (8 years!) and she got me all prettied up before we went out.  It was nice to be able to leave the kids and go out to a movie and dinner.  To my dear husband, I love you more than ever!  Thank you for your hard work, your patience, your love and faith! 

And the boys just had a blast together too.

 And peanut butter is good.

 On Thanksgiving day, the kids all sat at the table waiting . . .

 for Grandpa to carve the turkey

 and then we had a feast!  The carrot souffle was my favorite.  And the stuffing was my favorite.  And the brioche was too.  And the turkey, of course.  And all the pies!  And yes, I ate way too much!

 Who doesn't love pie?!?!

We sure had a fabulous trip.  And it always makes me wish I lived close to everyone that I love.  I have so much to be Thankful for this year.  Perhaps, I'll have to make that a separate blog post all together.  :)