Thanksgiving Pictures

Well we are back from Thanksgiving vacation. We have actually been home for a week or so, but I finally cleaned out the car and found our camera :) We are NOT GOOD about cleaning out the car soon after we get home, it is the dreaded task and we put it off for as long as possible.
Anyway, we all survived the 10+ hour drive one way along HY 84 through our old home Portland on to Boise, Idaho for a wonderful time spent with family. The kids did wonderfully and slept almost half of the way each time (we left at about 3 am). We had a great time with our family there and even saw a couple friends that we try to get together with during the holidays. What a blessing. We ate so well, I got to have Starbucks and Moxie Java, we had lots of laughs, and actually got to watch a couple movies all the way through because all the kids (ages 4,3,2&1) are sleeping better each year so we parents are thankful to have some time together.

Hmmm, I wonder what game Isaiah thinks he is playing?Notice the only picture of me this time. Taken by Isaiah after a very short wrestling match (I hate to wrestle because with hardly any effort at all, I get a bloody nose EVERY TIME!!!

I love this picture of Emery at the park. I don't remember what she was saying, but it is cute.

This is actually taken after a fun filled couple hours at an indoor activity center where we all played arcade games and ran around (but we mothers spent most of our time trying to keep track of the little kids). Very exhausting, but fun. Here the kids are waiting for their lunch.

Emmy loved sitting on this little ride. I never put any money in it, but she seems to have a crush on Spiderman. Maybe because big brother talks about being Spiderman or something

Here are some pictures of our days in the parks. The cold, crisp Boise air was great!

Looking at all the ducks

Out in the yard playing frizbee, Isaiah is quite the thrower

A full house awaiting the Boise State football kickoff the day after Thanksgiving. I am always glad they win because that makes the man of the house smile even more :) But the Broncos haven't disapointed any of us for some time now...

Some fun during the game.

All the kids collapsing after about 100 times around the house

Taking some time to color with Chelsa



Now the birthdays begin...

Emery turned 2 on December 5th, so this is the first birthday party she got at her cousin's house. They love birthdays can you tell?

The kids spending some time outside playing together

cousins