I'm never very good at taking pictures during the holidays. I get too caught up in the moment of hanging out with family and friends to pull out my camera. Last year I only have one picture of Thanksgiving (sorry Harlow). Since I didn't do much to document her first Thanksgiving last year I figured I'd put a little more effort into it. But, I didn't do much better. So instead I'll just say that I am most thankful for having family and friends to be around and spend the holidays with. To have such great people who I enjoy spending my time with. I'm also thankful that Harlow has so many people who love her. And for my husband, Pete, and Harlow, of course.
Our Thanksgiving started off with breakfast at our house with my parents and brother and sister-in-law. We are always happy when they are in town! It usually takes a little while for Harlow to warm up to them but she eventually gets to it. Maybe they need to have kids so she can play with cousins. That will change her reaction for sure! (hint, hint)
After breakfast we went over to my Uncle Robert and Aunt Salena's house for Thanksgiving lunch. We got another great meal and the company of even greater people.
After Thanksgiving lunch we headed home to let Harlow take a nap and for Pete and I to recoup. All that eating wore us out and we hadn't even gotten to dinner yet. Finally we got ourselves up and headed over to Pete's mom's house for Thanksgiving dinner.
Harlow had a full day of thanks giving. I can't wait until she understands what the day is all about. But for now, she just thinks it's Happy Turkey Day. hmmm, maybe next year...
Family photo outside our house after breakfast.
Me, Harlow, Pete, my Dad, Mom, Aiko and Dev
Lunch at Uncle Robert and Aunt Salena's house. Harlow's first real Thanksgiving meal. With some help from her favorite person.
You can always guarantee that Harlow will be your friend if you share your iPhone with her.
Harlow and Shawna.
My brother and Harlow chilling on the couch, hanging with the iPhone of course.
At Grandma Lori' and Papa Rick's house for dinner. Harlow and grandma making the buns.
And Cousin Amelia helping too.
The dinner table set and waiting for us all to sit down.
While everyone was cooking and setting up, this is what Pete did.
Papa Rick carving the turkey.
Aunt Brianna and Cousin Amelia.
Harlow sitting at the table ready to eat.
And the cousins cuddled on the couch after dinner.
At home after dinner and getting ready for bed.
On Friday morning Andrea, Jenn and Terra stopped by. So glad my friends can check in when they come to town.
And on Friday night we headed to my parents house for dinner. To spend some more time with my brother and sister-in-law Aiko.
My brother Dev helping Harlow draw a picture.
The last few days we have skipped Harlow's bed time and just enjoyed being spoiled by having so many family and friends around. I love the holiday season!
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