Thanksgiving 2009

Chris's baby sister, Susan, with her oldest, Jared

Joseph, Calvin, Zachary, Sarah and Madeline.

This was the strangest looking duck I've ever seen. It actually went face to face with her, but I didn't snap the photo on time.

Fun with Joshua.

Cute as a button! This is the youngest of the grandchildren, Jacob.

We had a great time, in Las Vegas, visiting Chris's family. It had been 3 years since we were all together and it was a great trip. Chris's sister Laura and 4 of her 5 boys, his sister Susan and her 2 girls and 4 boys and his brother, Clark, were all able to make it for Thanksgiving. Madeline loved her cousins and had a blast, despite having a stomach bug which almost everyone got except Chris and 2 of his nephews. Yuck!

We were really anxious about our first trip on a plane with her, but she did GREAT! It was smooth and easy. She was a little nervous then settled down and slept for the whole trip. On the ride back, she slept most of the time. When the plane landed she really wanted down to walk around and started crying and fussing. We joked that it would get people to move off the plane quicker.

I feel so lucky to have in-laws that I LOVE!!!! They are all down to earth, loving, and easy-going. Chris's parents are the best and his sisters are great moms with wonderful children. Madeline especially loved running around in the yard and jumping on the trampoline. We thought she'd be "into" the baby, but she was more interested in the older kids.

We had wonderful memories for our 2nd Thanksgiving as a family and can't wait to see enjoy the upcoming holiday fun!