Thanksgiving

T is for Thankful.

Avery had 2 parts in the Thanksgiving Day play this year.  Jeff and I went to the school, watched her perform and couldn't wipe the smiles off our face.  She had her parts memorized and used expression when she spoke.  She had been working on  her "expressive voice" and by golly she did a great job.  She was nervous but you really couldn't tell from the audience...she said her part with such confidence. 

Afterward, we hit the highway for Denver.

The Williams family all came together for  Thanksgiving this year.   We were lucky to have Irene, Kat's sister and mom, Mrs. Zervas join us this year as well. 

We had a wonderful weekend and spent Thanksgiving in a very traditional way.  Which is exactly the way it should be, if you ask me.  Mom outdid herself with amazing food.  We started the day with a delicious brunch, then appetizers (yummy mini cupcakes, all the way from New York) and of course the main event...a big turkey dinner. Needless to say, we were all stuffed and happy.  Like I said, traditional.

 The cousins were cute as pie.  The girls played together so well that no one was ever left out or had hurt feelings.  Baby Charlie (who is so darn cute and not really a baby anymore)  was crazy for Zachary.  He followed him around all day.   Zachary wasn't quite sure how to respond to all this new attention placed upon him. Many times you could over hear Zach asking "why is he following me?"  And, even though he enjoyed having a pal for the weekend his affections were drawn to Irene and Kat.  Always the pretty girls.  They were gracious and loved him up.  With that being said...his heart will always belong to his uncle Robby.

Boy o boy,  do the kids love their uncle robby.

 

look at my beautiful sisters.  Inside and out.  Chrissy, Irene, and Kat.

We kept ourselves entertained.

even found some time to relax
Gigi had some help in the kitchen.

I am thankful to my parents for hosting us all and the choas that follows.  We  had a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend.  I have such gratitude in my heart for a family that gathers around the table together.  To count our many blessings.  This is what Thanksgiving is all about.