Thanksgiving and then some

Gosh, it's so crazy this time of year! I feel like I haven't been home for weeks, so I will probably not be blogging that often. We had a pretty good Thanksgiving this year. We went to Kim and Brandon's house this year because their mom moved to California and we usually had it at her house. I think my favorite part was watching Leah and her two little cousins play. Ry was making Leah laugh so hard! I love her laugh! It was so much fun seeing everybody. I'm kicking myself that I didn't take very many pictures
because I was busy helping in the kitchen or getting distracted. So I don't have many pictures to share.

We then headed over to my Aunts house. Well, there was very poor lighting and it was really dark. I got out of the car and took a dive onto the road. I tripped over something and rolled my ankle. I scraped my kness, my hands, my foot and it still really hurts to move my right foot. I can't really drive. We were so tired that we didn't stay long. Leah fell own their stairs twice, and Chris was in a bad mood. I didn't take any pictures there.


I did however manage to get a picture of one of four of my pies!










These pictures are kind of bittersweet for me. I really love it and it makes me smile. But I feel that Zach should have been there too. It just feels like someone is definitely missing.




Monday- Was my mom's birthday. We bought her a new Christmas tree because her old one broke, so she was going to have to go without a tree for Christmas! Not acceptable. She loved it. She is such a grateful person. My dad then took us all out for dinner. I just love that about my dad. Most families, when they all go out for dinner, will have to pay for themselves unless they are the birthday person, which I don't have a problem with. But my dad will pay for everyone. Chris and I have attempted to pay for ourselves on numerous occasions , because we feel that that's just the right thing to do, but we have to fight with him and we often lose. He's such a giving person. That was so much fun! Leah had a blast. We then headed to my mom and dad's for cake and ice cream. My sister made the cake, and can I just say, it was one of the best I had ever tasted! And I'm sooo picky about cake, too! She is the best baker! It was a great celebration for an amazing woman. I love my mom more than words could ever say. I still need her as much today as I did when I was a little girl. Oh, and I have to brag a little that she has lost 42 lbs! I'm so proud of you Mama! We LOVE YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

My sister, my mom and me