Small Celebration Big on Thankfulness

Aahh . . . Thanksgiving.  For our family it usually means a day filled with food, games, puzzles and time to sit and enjoy just being with us.

 One of the traditions that came from Bob's family is the snack bar- his favorite memory of Thanksgiving from his youth.  It is quickly becoming a favorite for his sons, too!  Another tradition the sons of this house are becoming accustomed to is having a meal to feed a small army.  Generally the Mom of this family enjoys the cooking and baking so much that she prepares enough food to feed 100.

{Hooray for leftovers!}

 Langston is anxious for the official opening of the Snack Bar!

 Let's see- peanuts, caramels and baby pickles. This three-year old is not exactly holding to the traditional Thanksgiving fare.

The weather was amazing with temps near 70 - perhaps the first time we spent Thanksgiving afternoon riding bikes!

Setting up a marble track {look closely above, you can see Braden's marble making a jump!}

After playing and snacking comes the grand meal - turkey, stuffing, biscuits, cranberries, spinach salad, potatoes and baby pickles.  My boys love pickles!

Someone enjoyed getting dibs on a turkey leg it seems . . .

{Ties somewhat optional}

Reading to remember why they did it -

why we need to remember and be thankful.

The sure sign of a successful meal - clean plates all around.

And finally, taking the time for some family pictures.

So much to thank Him for . . . Psalm 100