thanksgiving 2014

We spent Thanksgiving weekend with my side of the family this year. It was the first time in a while that we didn’t run back and forth between both families’ homes, and while we definitely missed having more time with Michael’s family, it was nice to stay in one place. _MG_5418 These goobers weren’t really interested in having their pictures taken…_MG_5421 … but at least they humored me for a decent mommy-daughters photo.
_MG_5429 This was the biggest dinner I think my parents have ever hosted. The picture doesn’t even show how long it really was, but there are two tables combined under those tablecloths!
_MG_5446 My dad always always always carves the turkey.
_MG_5434 Karl brought his girlfriend, Kaitlyn, who put up with all our shenanigans (and Karl’s loudness!) for the duration of the weekend.
_MG_5438_MG_5435_MG_5442_MG_5439 Kaya only wanted to eat her utensils. I don’t think she even took a bite of her Thanksgiving dinner. She ended up having a yogurt, and if you know her very well, you’re probably laughing, because that’s what she eats every single day. Why have turkey when you can have the usual?
_MG_5448 Kaelyn just enjoyed her toys.
_MG_5444My mom was the only person that could really hold her (and at times, even look at her), without making her upset. I think she was just sleep-deprived and a little unsure of all the chaos. I felt a little disappointed that my family didn’t even get to enjoy Kaelyn as the happy baby she always is!_MG_5454_MG_5455Kaya didn’t have any good naps, so she was a bit tired too._MG_5458_MG_5432On Friday, we headed up to the temple with Michael’s family. It was the first time we’ve gone in over a year. It felt so amazing to just be there with my best friend and feel the quiet and peace the temple offers.
wpid-wp-1418102365850.jpegWe had such a great weekend surrounded by our family.