Thanksgiving 2015

We had another wonderful Thanksgiving weekend filled with family time on both sides.  We started in Iowa and got there late Wednesday afternoon.  We celebrated birthdays that evening - Heather (Eric's fiancé) and Michelle (Chris' girlfriend) share a birthday of November 25th!  Unfortunately Heather and Eric weren't able to get to Iowa until late, late on the 25th (closer to the morning of the 26th!) but we still had a fun time celebrating.  Grandpa Kenny's birthday is December 2nd so we always celebrate when we are back on the farm for Thanksgiving.

Emily hosted the Thanksgiving day meal on Thursday which is always fun to reconnect with everyone.  We love our time on the farm and the kids are in heaven!  They are the center of attention for all the uncles, aunts, grandpa & grandma!  Ryan and I get to kick back while others play and wait on the kiddos :)

Friday morning we took off for Owatonna.  The kids always look forward to playing with their cousins!!  And of course Nana and Papa :)  We took our annual Christmas pj picture -- which actually turned out great this year as all the kids were up for it!

Saturday my mom hosts the Bishop's for Thanksgiving.  We took our annual walk on the path and the kids got their Christmas present for Aunt Sandy.  She gives them books which are awesome!  The kids love them and they are books that we read before bedtime.  So special!  

We headed home Saturday evening and then on Sunday day we put up our Christmas tree.  We've started this tradition the past couple years and it's fun to spend the afternoon decorating and getting into the Christmas spirit.  I have a feeling this year is going to be a fun Christmas!

Madelyn with the birthday girl, Michelle!

Celebrating with Grandpa - there is always extra ice cream for the kids!

Nana reading to Jack.  He's loving it!

Love these 4 so much!