Thanksgiving Celebrations

On Thanksgiving morning, Josh played in the Turkey Bowl (football with guys from our church). I took Ronan and Griffin there to watch for a little bit & play at the playground nearby. A little while later we went to my parent's house for dinner with my sisters (& their families) and my brother. We had a nice, relaxing time hanging out with everyone. The food was amazing and we had lots of delicious desserts to choose from.

I know this won't last long, but for now the boys like it when they get to wear matching clothes. (:

I like this picture of Katrina and Finn (:

The guys hanging out in Papa's brewpub.

The dinner table

Griffin and Uncle Erik ~ both such good eaters (:

Memaw and Papa with all 6 grandkids

The Whole Group

Our family

Griffin was so tired at this point--look at those rosy cheeks!

The next day we had Thanksgiving with Josh's side of the family. Several of Josh's relatives were able to come down, so Grammie & Grandpa Lermo offered to host dinner at the community room where they live. Everyone brought food and desserts to contribute to the meal, and we all enjoyed the big space to hang out and visit! We brought toys and movies to help entertain the kids. One of the most popular things was this twirly helicopter toy that Uncle Ron brought.

Griffin reaching for the helicopter. He thought it was so cool!

Great Grandma Ruddick holding baby Emma

silly Griffin

Ronan, Audrey, and Dylan

Ronan and Lydia coloring together
Aunt Kris, Grandma (with Emma) & Grandpa Ruddick, and Josh's Dad

The whole huge group~27 people in all!
Those in attendance, not necessarily in order: G&G Ruddick, Aunt Kris, the Ron Lermo family + the girls' boyfriends, the Green family, G&G Lermo, Erin, Audrey, Lydia, and Dylan, the Josh Ruddick family, Aunt Diane, and Mom & Dad Ruddick