Thanksgiving 2009

Several weeks ago we thought it would be a nice idea to offer to host Thanksgiving at our house this year. Then I decided it would be a good idea to sign up for the VA Run Turkey Trot 5K the morning of Thanksgiving. Did I mention I had done ZERO training for this 5K? Anyways, I did some preparations for the Thanksgiving meal a few days ahead and recruited some family members to make things as well, so I wouldn't be too overwhelmed. Turns out, as always, we had WAY too much food! Obviously I survived the 5K, thanks in major part to my running (walking/shuffling) partner, Kathleen!

We had a relatively small group at Thanksgiving - me, Steve, Charlotte, my parents, my Aunt Jacki, Steve's Mom, Chris, Sarah, Madeline and Gabriel. We planned to eat around 4 after all the kiddos were up from naps and in good moods. Luckily Charlotte took about a 3 hour nap that day and was in good spirits when she woke up. Although she was a bit shocked because there was no one here when she went to sleep and then a whole bunch of people (including her little cousins who were playing with all of her toys) when she woke up!

Everyone enjoyed a yummy meal and my very first attempt at turkey was a success! Although I don't think i'll be attempting that too many more times - the preparation was totally grossing me out!



After dinner Madeline wanted to color, and soon both Charlotte and Gabriel wanted to join in the fun.


Steve copying Charlotte's famous smile!

A great one of Mom and Madeline

Charlotte and her latest obsession - the color yellow!