This is the time of year when I really start to reflect on how blessed I am. I love Thanksgiving and this year was particularly special because it was our first as a family. I don’t say it enough, so I want to take this opportunity to express how thankful I am for my loving husband, my beautiful daughter, my exceptional family and my incredible friends.
This year, we started the festivities off at the Maddux Thanksgiving lunch in Fort Worth. It wasn’t the same without my dad (he was in the hospital following knee surgery), but I know he was where he needed to be. We stuffed ourselves silly (Caitlin too on milk), jumped in the car and headed down to Houston.
Once we arrived in Houston, two of Michael’s sisters (and their families) all joined together for Thanksgiving dinner. We missed having Emily there, but she works on a cruise ship and couldn’t make it. There is never a boring moment when we visit Michael’s family and this year was no exception. This was the first time all four grandchildren were together. I can’t wait until they are all a little older and can really play together.
We spent a few days in Houston and then headed back home. Caitlin was such a trooper in the car and she was a perfect angel during our stay…until it was time to leave…
Our little one fell asleep at the Maddux Thanksgiving lunch…just before we hit the road to Houston.
Present from Gigi and Gumpy (Michael’s parents)
The sign says “Who needs Santa? I’ve got Grandma and Grandpa!”
Another gift from Gigi and Gumpy. It’s a doll that looks just like Gumpy!
Real-life Gumpy and large doll Gumpy!
There was a Thanksgiving play
The four grandkids…Zoey, Lexi, Caitlin & Anthony (clockwise)
The Orlowski Family
The Martinez Family
The guys with the kids…
Gigi and Gumpy with all 4 grandkids!
Some mommy time
I can’t get enough!
Our Lil’ Turkey
Michael and his mini-me
Those cheeks!
Hmmm…I wonder where Caitlin got that from…
I just thought this one was sweet…excuse my lack of make up.
I found this great onesie…perfect for family gatherings.
Close-up of the onesie
Michael was put to work. His dad is going to start a garden, so Michael created the garden plots .
We attempted to get a picture of all the grandkids in their Christmas outfits because we won’t be in Houston for Christmas this year. It went a little something like this…
These two know what to do!
Sweet cousins
Had to get a close-up of the onesie…”elf sized”
So…we added the moms in the picture hoping this would help.
Ok…what if we pick them up…would that work?
…and sneak in the other two…
Caitlin and Gumpy
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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