My quote above is from my one and only nephew, Malaki Michael. When asked at dinner on Thanksgiving what he was thankful for, this 4 year old said "I'm thankful for all of you guys!" and we feel the same MAK!
We drove to Rapid the day before Thanksgiving and spent the weekend with the fam. We had an awesome time, both Tim and I getting time to ourselves. Tim can't go to Rapid without stopping at the Firehouse for a beer, so he and brother in law Chris spent Friday night there. The ladies got Saturday morning together shopping. Charlie couldn't leave Mak's side and they even dressed themselves the same on Friday! We are thankful for our uneventful travel, our health, and most of all each other! This year I am so incredibly thankful for my dad's successful cochlear implant surgery. He is hearing things that he has never heard before and enjoying his conversations with his grandchildren!
Thank you to all of you that made our Thanksgiving enjoyable and unforgettable! We love you all and we are very thankful you are apart of our lives!
Charlie's new favorite toy at Papa and Grandma's - Lincoln Logs
Max and Gran doing some heavy lifting
The boys' first trip to Dinosaur park - Charlie's heaven
It was pretty scary for Papa and me - the park is on a steep hill and very dangerous
Uncle Chris, Mak and Charlie climbing on the stegosaurus
On to a safer park - Papa and Kyra on the slide
Uncle Chris w/ the lil boys
Max sacked out on Papa after playing w/ cousins all day
Chris and Mary
Tim with his sister Tina
Story of the weekend, Gran broke her toe! Last time I was home my nephew broke his arm and now my mom breaks her toe. Watch out everyone at Christmas! :)
This is the grandkids having sympathy for their Grandma so they were all wrapping up a body part too.
Parade of Lights! It has been years since I have been able to attend this parade. It was freezing but we all had a great time
Charlie in the middle of a yawn getting sick of waiting for the lights
the 4 grandsons huddled together
My girls! Love you til the end!
As usual the boys fought over Papa and he can't say no so he held both of them until his arms fell asleep. Best Papa I know!
Most of our group exhausted but enjoyed all the lights
My Sophia! She holds a special spot in my heart (and she knows it!).
My brother Tim and his family weren't able to make the trip home for turkey day so we met them in Sioux Falls on our way to MN. We were so glad to see each other and it definitely wasn't the same at home. We missed them terribly and hope to celebrate Christmas with them!
Uncle Tim with Izzy
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