csmfotoblog: Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving we spent the day with Craig's family which entailed a two hour car ride. The trip up was wonderful . . . we listened to Christmas music, the kids were "content", Caleb even fell asleep and Craig and I were able to have more conversation in two hours than we typically have in two days. It was beautiful out, the sun was shining and there was not much traffic on the road. Ahhh. What a nice break. Once we were at his aunt's house I helped in the kitchen and Craig and the kids played outside with Gramps. I decided to take a break and get out the camera to capture some of the moments. After playing outside, we all stuffed our stomachs and it was time to "rest". For the kids, that meant more playing. Lydia really enjoyed playing with Craig's Nannie, which was so sweet to watch. Needless to say, Lydia did not get a nap while at his aunt's house which meant . . . a LONG car ride home. It was completely opposite from the ride up - and it felt two times longer. Lydia cried the whole time which meant I crawled into the backseat with her to calm her down. You guess it: it didn't help. Once we got home the kids both went straight to bed. It's always nice to see family but it's always at a price and at the parents' expense. I guess our parents did the same thing when we were younger - thanks mom and dad! I really did always enjoy playing with Papa and being spoiled. I hope Caleb and Lydia remember these sweet times when they get older.

Lydia is a daddy's girl and he can make her laugh like no other. She gives him lots of hugs and kisses everyday. It's precious and melts his heart. You may not believe me but the color in these outside images is all natural. The camera we use LOVES color and it shows most every time!

Nannie LOVES her great grandchildren as much as she loves her grandchildren. Lydia and Nannie had a wonderful time playing together in the sunroom as everyone relaxed.

It's a tradition for us to decorate for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving. Caleb helped Daddy with the lights and both the kids decorated the tree with ornaments. Lydia actually broke this beautiful ornament just a few minutes after I took this picture . . . sorry Abby, you made that for us last year. It was one of my favorites.