We made it to the cabin late Wednesday night after making many stops on the way up for dinner, grocery items, and Luke barfing. Yep, two different stops to let it out which thankfully happened on the snowy sides of the road and not in our car :{ We felt bad bringing a sick baby up but the fam encouraged us to come anyway and we put Luke to bed right away and didn't hear from him until morning when he woke up chipper and bright and back to normal. Our other kids (and even Joseph and I had been sick off and on the previous 10 days or so but I thought Luke had lucked out and missed the bug...) At least he looked cute in my mom's Olaf hat but he would not hold still for a non-blurry picture!
Thanksgiving morning means lots of work to be done in the kitchen and on the icy driveway!
These guys were great helpers and Luke just enjoyed kicking it in the snow
Sitting up for our meal we had 3 tables. One for the littlest kiddos, one for the bigger kids, and one for the adults.
We are so lucky to meet at the cabin where we all fit together so easily.
Cute sledding girls after our meal
It's been 4 years since this little brother of mine has joined in for family occasions like these. Even though we overwhelm him with so many busy kids and loud personalities I think it's really good for his heart and soul to be with us. He's good at shutting out the things that open his heart and we are good at making sure he does anyway. His road and his battles are hard for me to understand but as we find common ground and build our friendship I think we both come away better people, and better able to see each other for who we really are.
With everyone around my mom got out her cabin Christmas decorations. This silly little snowman thing plays "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening" and the rest of Winter Wonderland and these children are obsessed! That song will forever remind me of this little toy and sweet little kiddos at the cabin!
Cares got soaked playing outside somehow so she changed into her pj's before it was even dark outside.
My mom loved snuggling Stanford and Luke thought he was the cutest, tiny man too!
Hot-tub fun with Joseph (he's seriously so patient and willing to go in and make sure everyone remains safe and above the water!)
My mom also got snuggles with this not so tiny grandson —but he is very willing to cuddle up and share loves.
All the grandkids before bed on Thanksgiving. With so many kinders it's impossible to get to get a good shot of everyone but this was my best after taking 8 or 9! Brigg was not happy about this picture being taken can you tell?
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Sounds like we won't have that cabin muh longer but yes if we ever live closer (aka don't have to fly) we'd love to join for thanksgiving
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