Thanksgiving weekend

For Thanksgiving we headed to Nana and Grandpa's house. Most of the cousins were there and the kids had a great time with them. Allison has been working hard on her Activity Day goals so she helped out with the younger kids. She did an amazing job of keeping them busy so we could all help out in the kitchen. Madison was a great help in the kitchen. She helped with the cooking and setting the table. A few years ago we made the place cards and then this year Madison added the turkey napkin holders. She made them all by herself. We had a great dinner with great company. I love spending time in Twin with family. These are the Thanksgivings that I dreamed of as a kid. When I was little we always lived too far away from family so there was no extended family at our Thanksgivings. I am grateful that my kids are able to have these big Thanksgivings. They just treasure the family time.

Before the weekend was over we took the girls roller skating. Ashley had went for the first time while visiting earlier in the month so we thought we should take her again to practice. She has no fear. Nana said she was so worried that she was going to break something the first time she went. She would fall and hop right up and go again. Nana was not kidding Ashley just keeps on going and going. Falling did not slow her down at all.
Madison and Allison are old pros at it so they spent most of their time helping out Owen. It was Owens first time and they were great teachers for him. Once Owen felt comfortable on his own they ventured out on their own.
Everyone had a great time skating and can't wait till the next time.

We had such a great weekend. The girls had a great time playing with their cousins and were sad to leave them. We cherish the time we get to see everyone.