Thanksgiving Recap

(left to right)
Keighley, Jamie, Haleigh, Jenny, Kiersten-- (cameron diaz look alike)
(front) Makayla

It seems like Thanksgiving was forever ago, but was just last Thursday. It was such a crazy day, I feel like I robbed one of my favorite holidays of the year with all of the chaos of events. We have gone home for the past three years to AZ and it has been such a treat. I love to sit and talk with my nieces who I see on such rare occasion. Since Doug is the baby of six many of our nieces and nephews are near our age (okay pretty close :) They are now all married except for a few of them. When Doug and I got married Makayla was only 18 months old. Now, if that doesn't make me feel old I don't know what does!

Hollister girls

I also love when we are around family, my kids are completely content and play with their cousins. Which means I NEVER see them. It's fun to see how Taylor and Jordan have grown up over the years together they are only 3 weeks apart.

me & Janet

I also got to spend more time with my sister than originally expected. Between her crazy work schedule and going back to school for her masters, her time is precious. It was fun to be able to hook up with her and Aaron on a few occasions for lunch and dinner. She is one of my favorite people to be around and my best friends.

Our favorite jewelry store

Doug and I have been on the hunt for a wedding ring for a few months. It has been about 9 months since he lost his ring and really wanted to replace it. Unfortunately, taste has gotten expensive and he didn't really want to settle for a cheaper ring. (very typical ala Doug) The one I bought nearly 12 years ago was engraved and actually pretty heavy. When we were home visiting we went out to again look at what Coffin and Trout had to offer. Of course he immediately found the ring he liked once we walked into the store. Again, so typical of my husband. He tried it on and decided it would make a good replacement of the first. (never the same as the original of course). I actually really like it and found myself drooling over anniversary bands behind the counter. Baby steps, baby steps. Since Doug didn't get much of a birthday this year we decided to take it and put it on layaway. So in a few months he will once again be married--ha.

Doug & Dad

Today also happens to be my FIL's birthday. He has supported and helped us out in so many ways we could never re-pay him. Dad C. has a great sense of humor and loves to tease us all to the core. I feel lucky to have him as a second dad and lucky that he raised such an amazing son.

Hope you have a great day Grandpa Dale!
We love you!!!

(even if you look like grandma Mary & Loraine with a hat on :)

good deed: mailed a just because package