Hecht Family Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful time with my side of the family on Thanksgiving Day at my parent's house.  

We started off with a photo shoot (surprise, surprise) (:
Erik took these pictures of our family.

And these ones of Cohen & Griffin.

Setting up the cameras (;

The whole Hecht family--plus Dave Chase & Julia

Ronan developed a love for Julia's doggies. (:

Julia posing with Miles & Niko

cute couple (:

The feast!

The cooks in the kitchen.

Time to eat! Ronan and Sadie made unique place mats for each of us. (:

Josh got a turkey leg (:

the guys

Tate woke up from his nap just in time to catch the end of dinner. 

I love this!

Cedar & Ronan had a little dance party.

The kids played a game of charades.

Erik & Julia showed off their new ipad minis. (:  We got to see pictures and hear all about their latest travels!

Ronan was very interested in hearing about Africa from Julia.  (She had recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro!)

Turkey Bowl

Thanksgiving Day~ Every year the guys from our church put on a "Turkey Bowl", and Ronan got to play in it for the first time! He had so much fun, and it was special that he could play on the same team as Josh. (: 

(I love that Josh is representing my college volleyball team.) (;

Ronan invited Jaiden to play, too, and he brought his cousin along.

Future Turkey Bowlers (or Beaver football players?). (:
Tayden, Griffin, Dominic, & Blayke

Tate & Parker (Jaiden's baby bro)

Playing catch with Alan Rogers

Ronan & Cade defending each other

Go, Jaiden!

Ronan got his hands on the ball!

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Finn, Cohen, & Griffin's Party!

11/18/12~ The "Novemberist" birthdays continued with a combined party for Finley, Cohen, & Griffin!  These boys were SOOO excited to have their party together! (Their birthdays are all within 20 days of each other).  They chose to have it at Splash (the wave pool!) and it turned out to be tons of fun for everyone!

Becca decorated the cake (:
Finn and Cohen each had their "golden" birthdays this year!  Finn was 6 on the 6th  and Cohen was 7 on the 7th!  Griffin will turn 6 on the 26th. (:

I brought one of my favorite pictures of the three boys. (:

All of the cousins were there, and some friends too!

Great Grandpa & Grammie enjoyed watching the kids swim.

Ronan tried out the GoPro in the water.

Jon & Emma sitting in the waves.

Tate loved the slide!

Go, Griffin!

Happy Birthday, sweet boys!  We love you guys!

Make a wish!

Tate was eating his cake like a little doggy. Audrey thought it was pretty funny. (;

It's present time!

Cohen surrounded by his school buddies.

Big smiles from Finley!

Carter, Griffin, Eli, & Cal

I love Griffin's expressions!  He was so happy!

The Creagers

The mamas of the birthday boys

What a fun party!  Happy (early) Birthday, Griffin!