Letters to Gage, Gabe and Grant: Happy Thanksgiving 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving 2013

Dear Gage and Gabe,

I was off work this year for Thanksgiving, so we were able to go up to Fort Branch and visit the Hall Family. I've had to work every Thanksgiving since I was licensed in 2010, so I was very excited to be off work. The traditional lunch has historically been held at Grandma and Grandpa's house, but with some recent events, Steve and Peg decided to host the noon meal.

Grandpa developed Shingles the week prior to Thanksgiving, so they were not able to attend. Because we hadn't seen them since April, we decided to visit them at their house. Gabe, you hadn't had the Varicella Vaccine yet, so we were very careful with you. Grandpa wasn't able to hold you, but he was able to watch you play. We had a nice visit and it was so great to see them.

Grandma and Gabe

Mommy with Grandma and Grandpa

We made it up to Fort Branch in time for the noon meal. There was a huge selection of Thanksgiving food and we all had our fill. Gabe, you loved the turkey and mashed potatoes the best. Gage, you loved the mashed potatoes and dumplings. You were a little preoccupied with all your cousins and wanted to play rather than eat. After lunch all the children played while we visited with everyone. It was so great to see everyone and I'm so glad we were able to make it up to Indiana for Thanksgiving.

Gage cooking with Molly - Gage, you made soup and
hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy :)

Playing with Mary

On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, we had the family over to celebrate the holiday. We cooked a beautiful and tasty Thanksgiving meal and then topped it off with some delicious desserts. It was great having everyone over for this special holiday. It makes us reflect on all the wonderful things in our lives of which we are thankful.