Thanksgiving Day 2008 (Parts 1 and 2)

Hello folks,

As I am sure many of you spent your weekend visiting family and hitting the shops, we too had the traditional all Americana Thanksgiving holiday. We had a 4:30 lunch/dinner (linner?) with Chris's family aka "Mamaw and Papaw from the street" and spent the rest of the day resting, relaxing and playing video games as if we were teenagers. It was great!

I just had to add this photo taken the morning of Thanksgiving. Sarah is truly blessed with brown hair. But in many photos, as in this one, she seems to have very red highlights.

Many people at Chris's work comment on his beautiful red headed daughter. I can't usually see it, but I definitely see it here.


After Sarah's nap, we moved down the street to dine with the Coleman's. Sarah had a blast as usual with her aunt Amy.

We decided to try and take some rare Coleman family photos.

As you can see, every time I tell Sarah to say "Cheese" she suddenly gets bashful. For those of you who know Sarah, she is anything but bashful.

Now, for my favorite part of the night, Sarah and Chris had a "Guitar Hero" showdown.

Chris really got into this game. It makes me wonder if he missed his calling...

Now for Thanksgiving Part 2

Jason and Ashley spent Thanksgiving in Western Kentucky but agreed to drive home to the mountains on Friday. We decided to go for the weekend as well to have yet another Thanksgiving dinner with my parents. Below are some photos of my "front yard" from the porch on Mom and Dad's house.

Chris is taking a drive down the hill on Dad's ATV. I have many fond memories of this hill on my bicycle and sled.

Here is the view of the road from our house. I include this because the only time you can see the road now is winter. When I was a kid, there were no trees blocking this view. Now look how tall they are. Boy, time sure does fly.

Here is Sarah goofing around with her winter hat.

Sarah and Aunt Ashley.

Ashley goofing around with Sarah's hat and mittens.

Sarah spent many hours on this weekend "helping Papaw". They went under the house to work on water pressure (I know what your thinking, she is two. But she insisted that she could help and she wanted to see what they were up to under there.) Daddy went with her and said she was on her best behavior. In this photo, Sarah, Papaw and Jason are driving down the hill to get some firewood. I am glad she gets to make these type of memories. We certainly don't have these types of opportunities in the "burbs".

Sarah is definitely a "Papaw's girl"

But she still lets Mamaw spoil her and primp her like a princess as well.

On Saturday, we moved the festivities to my Aunt Nancy's home. My cousins Melody and Michael were there with both of their families. Sarah had a great time playing with her younger and older cousins. It was a rare time of "girl play," because none of the young boys were visiting on this day.

Here is Sarah's cousin, Ava. She is only a month younger than Sarah. Sarah is very fond of this young lady.

Sarah spent a lot of time following Ava's older sister, Grace around the house. Grace even played school with Sarah. She was pumped that an older cousin was paying attention to her.
Sarah loving on her cousin Ava.

Here are the four girl cousins on my dad's side of the family (except for the oldest, Tasha who was out of town)

As you can see, the girls were on their best behavior.

Here is a rare photo with me and my mom. I am usually the one behind the camera!

Melody and her daughter Jessie.
My cousins Melody, Michael, and his wife, Michelle.

We had a wonderful time reconnecting with family. I know this is what holidays are all about. I am glad Sarah gets a taste of a large family gathering every now and then.

Here is Sarah with her Mamaw and Papaw. She was sad to leave them, but it won't be long until they are down for the next big event this month, Sarah's Birthday!

Till next time,