Tuesday, December 2, 2008

thanksgiving

part of how you fit over 30 people in one house


grandpa even had to help with the "shows" the kids put on.

The only shot I have of Casey's family. This as their first trip here. We had them fooled, they thought we were "normal" people. We will see if they ever come back.
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thanksgiving chaos

Fenway was worn out.

So was Jason, but then we are used to him sleeping anywhere. Notice the earphones.

Syd's turn to fly.

Our whole gang. Thanks to Casey.
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2 kinds of cards being played, rook and cribbage, both family traditions.

Joe tossing Blake in the air, he loves it!

Literally, we climb the walls! or at least doorways.

Andrew didn't like a curl in his hair. We had it cut a few days later.
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our home chaos

Scenes from our house for Thanksgiving. This is Doug's brother Dennis, he is almost Matthew's twin. or as Steph says, like Doug and Matthew squished together.


Riley, my cousin Casey's daughter from Sparta, just joined in with the other girls like she'd always been with them.


Planning session for Black Friday.


Sliding down the steps...

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Baby girl turns 17!




Stephanie turned 17 on November 20th. AS always our house was busy. Doug's brothers and spouse's came the friday before to visit with us for the holidays, so we waited until Sunday to celebrate her day. The house was full and fun. She decided to try to show everyone who was the strongest. She carried several of us up our steps. Here is one of her with me on her back. She did get cory up on her back but only was able to hop a little...
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