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Thanksgiving break day 2. Thanksgiving Day!

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Woke up early and cooked a couple of turkeys. One big one for our big dinner and a cute little one with sides for Grandma and Uncle Ben.

Got everyone all shiny and pretty and then we headed out to visit Grandma on our way to Shelly’s house for dinner.
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Watching Kaylee run up to her Grandma Joanie is always a favorite.IMG_5826

I love this picture of them so much.IMG_5827

We sure miss getting to see Grandma more regularly. Being a six hour car dive + school + work makes it tough.IMG_5830 IMG_2252

The pre dinner calm…IMG_2254 IMG_2255 IMG_2256

Sharice made place cards for everyone. Not a small task.IMG_2258

Josh made noodles. And we had plenty of dessert.IMG_2263 IMG_2267

Food, conversation, family, fun!IMG_2268 IMG_2278 IMG_2380

After dinner we headed out to  get family photos with our favorite gingers. My family froze while watching the madness. IMG_5857 IMG_5853

My Dad got some photos of the set up and craziness of trying to get 21 kids plus adults in position and a freezing cold photos.IMG_5865 IMG_2358 IMG_2323

We’ve got 20 out of 21 kids looking and mostly smiling!!!! IMG_2283IMG_2281 IMG_2376

We mostly stayed inside after photos and played games.IMG_2382 IMG_2381

Aunt Sam brought stamps. The girls had maybe too much fun with them.IMG_2379 IMG_5843But SO much fun. So very grateful for this loud crazy family of mine. So grateful that I got to be with them all (both sides) for a few days of family fun. So grateful that we all like each other. I love all those awesome people of mine!

Measuring at Papa’s

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We made my parents a ruler so they can measure the grandkids. It’s actually super helpful because my Mom was convinced that Kaylee just doesn’t grow. Ever. Our sweet Shrimpy McShorty is a slow and steady kinda gal. No major growth spurts for her. So having visual proof of growth is comforting for those who don’t get to see Kaylee’s growth charts and stuff.
IMG_0426Regan was a little more generous with his self measurement than Kaylee was.IMG_0428Typical shenanigans. IMG_0430 IMG_0433When you can’t find a ruler to mark on your ruler….. notebook.IMG_0436It’s ruler official. Regan is taller. Good thing his big sister is a bundle of concentrated self confidence. She doesn’t need to be taller because she’s older and always will be. IMG_0445 We need baby Logan’s measurements up there asap.

Glazner pool party

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After Kaylee’s dance recital we headed over to our friend’s house for a pool party.
IMG_7113“But I don’t want to eat. I just want to plaaaaay.”IMG_7123 IMG_7128 IMG_7132 IMG_1180 IMG_1171 IMG_1170 IMG_1165I got to a point where I was tired of telling V to just stand up and so she got evicted from the pool. She would take a step and panic and flop down into the water even though standing her head and part of her shoulders was above water.And then she would be choking on water and still just not standing. She got sent to the play set on dry ground. Much safer for all.

Jon is ready to give up on going out as a family. Being held hostage to a demanding toddler, and a four year old that gets kicks from doing the opposite of what you ask is not super fun.