The older I get, the more it becomes apparent that Thanksgiving has become our favorite holiday of the year. Four days of nothing but family, food, and thankfulness. Our tradition has been to spend Thanksgiving day with Randy's family and then Friday we travel to Indiana to attend the McGinley Thanksgiving on Saturday afternoon.
This years plans were slightly altered because most of Randy's family left Friday morning for New York City to attend our cousin Betty's wedding. Thursday afternoon we all gathered at Sitty's for a delicious dinner and quality family time. Both kids love spending time with their cousins, playing silly games and chasing each other around the house.
Helaina and her cousins. She just LOVES everything about her cousins Alex and Rana.
French-braid from Auntie Susan. I still need more lessons because Helaina loves to wear her hair in a braid!
Friday, while in Valpo, the kids were able to spend time with cousin Jon and his family that have lived in Maryland for the last 5 years. Grace is now 3, and baby Claire turns 1 in December.
Helaina and Grace and their princess poses. I find it touching that they go several months without seeing each other, yet Helaina still remembers her friend Grace and always looks forward to visiting with her.
Zach and Claire and their buffet of snacks
All the kids with Jon
After a long day of travel and visiting with several friends and family, our little man was pooped!
Our McGinley Thanksgiving photo. So glad Randy's finally starting to feel better. It's been a long 3 weeks for him. Normally, Randy isn't able to travel to Indiana for the holidays due to the hockey season, however, lockout continues. Even though we miss the hype of the season and all it brings to our family, I've greatly enjoyed the extra time spent with my fabulous husband!
My beautiful cousin Jessie. So happy she resides again in Indiana!
Grandma and Grandpa McGinley with Zachary
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
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