We had a very nice Thanksgiving in St. George. Carl, Heather and the kids also went, so with Grandma and Grandpa, Sarah, Sean and the boys, we had a lucky thirteen for dinner on Thursday. Grandpa arranged for us to use the clubhouse where we feasted, visited and played games.
On Black Friday, Sarah, Heather, Aubrey, Grandma and I hit the craft show at the Dixie Center. We met the men and kids at the Golden Corral for a buffet lunch, then some of us relaxed while others took all the kids to see "Bolt."
Saturday afternoon we headed up to Gunlock (where Sean's parents have five acres). We had a great time visiting the new puppies and riding and jumping on things.
Carl and Aubrey desperately wanted to take home a puppy. When you look at the mother, you have to ask yourself, "Why?" (And I'm a dog lover... )
Bouncing with Ashton and Spencer is Lamani, Sean's niece. When it was time to go, Spencer said, "Goodbye, Lamani. I'll miss you." Ahhhh...
Sunday we went to church in Sarah and Sean's ward, then the kids decorated a gingerbread house at Grandma and Grandpa's. We have a tip for this activity: Do your basic house structure first, and let the frosting "glue" dry thoroughly before you add a lot of weight to the roof. You will notice that their house has quite a large sky light on one side.
This morning we all met at the Cracker Barrel for breakfast, good-byes, and a little birthday celebration for Carl. Carl has started a lovely tradition of treating everyone to a meal on his birthday. So, where does everybody want to go next year?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SKIPPY!!!
We have spent Thanksgiving in St. George for several years now and thoroughly enjoy this tradition. It is a great time of year with lots to see and do. So...who's going with us next year?
It was sooooo nice having everyone here. Sorry we were a little under the weather! I love spending time with my sweet family, especially my mommy! Thank you for everything, we love you guys!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I would love to see Gunlock and to visit in St. George again. I am feeling soooo much better now that I am stabilizing my walking with a cane. I even did a little department store shopping today.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad for your blogging. I feel closer to all of you than ever. Thanks.
I enjoy your blogging, too, and think you are a wonderful writer.
ReplyDeleteAnd we enjoyed you guys Christmas card/letter/pictures...Harry and I read it several times at dinner last night. Thank you.
We had a great time! The kids can't stop talking about how fun Gunlock was. I think Aubrey has finally given up on the dream of Great Dane ownership after talking with a girl in her class who has two Great Danes. Turns out that in Bakersfield they pretty much have to be inside dogs and Aubrey knows her mother well enough to know that a 6 foot plus tall, 180 pound dog will NEVER be invited to live inside.
ReplyDeleteIt sure was nice to see Grandpa and Grandma again. I always enjoy hearing Grandpas stories and view on the world.
I am just bummed and jealous that we couldn't go. Looks like you had a lot of fun!
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