Thanksgiving

Here are some pictures from our Thanksgiving this year.

Scott flew out from California and we were able to run a 5K the morning of Thanksgiving.  It was cold (27 degrees) but all those Utahan's there seemed relatively unfazed by the temperature.  They must be used to it.  We ran and warmed up.  Here we are at the end of the race.  We got to have a little pumpkin cupcake, hot apple cider and some other post race goodies.  The race was pretty crowded, but it was fun.

This was the race provided outfit for the guys.

And for the ladies.  The kids had little turkey outfits.

Scott in the village stocks

Plymouth Rock

Here we are at the real Plymouth Rock

Anna wanted to wear my pilgrim bonnet

And getting ready for dinner.  Anna and I made a nibbly tray while the turkey cooked.  Scott and I made dinner.  My mom made pies and apple crisp.  We had the usual things to eat.  I didn't get a picture of our feast this year, but it was tasty.  Matthew and Anna both ate a lot of food.  Anna was eating some roasted Brussels sprouts and exclaimed, mid-bite, "YUMMM!!  THESE BRUSSELS SPROUTS ARE SOOOOO GOOD!!"  I'm not sure any child has said that.  Ever.  So I had to make a mental note of it.  The kids liked the sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, turkey, rolls and fruit salad also.  And Anna and I fought over the leftover Brussels sprouts the next day.

We didn't made John take a nap so he pooped out mid-afternoon.  

Just in time for Thanksgiving dinner.  He woke up mid-meal and was able to get some food.

 Emma has been very fussy (maybe teething pain) but she enjoyed the fruit salad.

Scott's sister, Serena, came up from St. George and spent a couple days with us.  The kids were very excited for her to come.  Here she is with Emma.  We also got to see one of Scott's other sisters, Alycia, and her family on Black Friday for a little while.  The kids were excited to see them too, but I didn't get a picture.

So Thanksgiving 2015 was a success!!  Here are Matthew and Anna breaking the wishbone.  Anna won again (and Matthew was upset).  Anna admitted that she had a winning strategy.  It was a fun day and a delicious feast.  Happy Thanksgiving!!