Thanksgiving 2009

Our drive started on Monday November 23, 2009...

Jarom got pizza to start it off.

We ended up making really great time

(because I drove instead of the Grandpa)

We were able to see the kids on Tuesday... this is how they greeted me. We went and got breakfast at the Train Station. Next, was Thanksgiving Day shopping. Food Galore... I don't remember the last time we filled up two carts worth of food. Evan showing off his strength...

Tuesday was a day with Mom :)

We had to get our teeth cleaned, so while Uncle Mark was torturing us...

Mom went to the local nursery.

Luckily, Uncle Mark didn't hurt us too long and we were done quickly...

but Mom wasn't... So Jarom and I went to a local Scuba shop for a little bit.

After going through the whole store,

we ended up chilling for mom outside. :)

Next, we went to get Jarom some shirts and stop by the mall for a little bit.

We had several laughs during this day and a lot of unforgettable quotes by mom.

It was fun spending time together.

I don't have a picture, but Mom, Tami, and I went to go see New Moon.

It was now my 3rd time and still amazing :)

THANKSGIVING!!

Everyone was in charge of something. I some how became charge of the kids ;). We made turkey decorations for the table and set the table.

I know...Makayla looks pained. For some reason she was doing her fake smile.

On the other hand, Evan likes to pose for pictures.

End Result...

Jarom was in charge of the Rolls and he did a great job.

Dad was in charge of the potatoes and gravy.

Tami had the apple pie

(I also made the Pumpkin Pies, but didn't go all fancy like Tami)

Tami showed off her mad skills again with this jello.

Mom made the stuffing and cooked the turkey.

She did an amazing job on the turkey.

I didn't get a picture before the turkey was carved...

but it was beautiful!

When we decided to eat pies, Evan was pouting.

Apparently I had told him he couldn't eat the pie and it made him sad.

In correction, I told him he needed to wait to eat the pie until everyone was there.

OH YEAH...I DYED MY HAIR THAT DAY!

I was ready for a change. With being in Nursing School,

I didn't have the money to get it dyed professionally,

so I had my mom dye it at home!!

The cut came the following day.

Bye bye 8 inches.

I didn't take a picture right after,

but you can see it in the following pictures.

Saturday...

We decorated the house.

This is Makayla and Bumpa setting up to decorate the village.

I forgot to get a picture of the end product. Sorry.

This is us decorating the Christmas Tree!!

Of course...

Jarom had to tease Makayla and throw her around in the air.

Sunday we traveled home.

It was a great trip and I am excited to go back for Christmas!!