Happy Thanksgiving....

The kids...racing down the steps on their bottoms!

We had Thanksgiving at one of my Aunt's homes. There were so many of us, we had a couple sittings!

Here is a picture of Chad and my Grandpa- having a MVE- a MonaVie energy drink....my grandparents drink the juice and the drink- they can really tell a difference.

Me and my cousins new baby, Mary....Isnt she the cutest!?

My sisters hubby and my brothers son....

Only one of them is cute....Brendan of course.

Dad and one of my aunts...He is carving the turkey!

The boys, saying their Turkey Day prayers. They are such a blessing to Chad and I...we are so thankful for them.

And we are thankful for are neice and nephew too......

Bray - eating the ham uncle Mike made and brought just for him...Long story....

My sister and her family........love you all.

My handsome boys!

Love this picture! My dad, and ALL of his grandkids....

My niece and nephew- so cute....

My brother with his son....

Some family photos.......

We had a really nice Holiday. It was so nice to be our extended family. We are so blessed to have them all, we just wish they were closer! We have so much to be thankful for!

Thanksgving Football

The dads and the boys played a football game...it was funny to watch. Here the boys posed for a quick picture.

This one cracks me up! Go Bray, out run the big boys!!

Here is Chad, trying to keep up- with the big or small boys, no matter what- its tough!

Melynda, Lindsey and I made a bunch of candy trees....I had already made some with my friends at home- but it was nice spending the time with them.....and they came out great!

Chad and I got to see the girls at Gymnastics....They are both becoming cute independent little women and they are very talented as well!

After a long day....of fun...the kids were exhausted!

~melissa

Chuck E Cheese

First - I have to show you what Rose did for us.....(prior to our trip...)

She made us a travel bag with all of our favorites in it- the magazines we like, the candy we like...She dropped it off when she was picking up Daisy to dog sit for us- isnt she the sweetest!

Chad and I got to take the kids to Chuck E Cheese...we had a blast!

We had just as much fun as the kids! It was so nice, hanging out with them...these are things we miss- being so far away!

This Picture is funny....this is how Chad deals with 5 kids picking their prizes- He gets on his cell!

~melissa

Melissa, taking care of 7 kids...huh?

Yeap, I successfully took care of 7 kids for three days- ages one to eleven. And I can truly say, it was a joy....I think of the kids like family. 

Above is the first morning...I was so proud- I got them all up, dressed, fed, and in the car to take MK to dance...I even did a  bun in her hair!! 

Above, we made Christmas Ornaments!

Below, we made Ginger Bread Houses!

They kids did an awesome job....and made a nice big mess!

While we were crafting - Patrick decided to get in a box

....isnt he the cutest! He was just cracking up at himself!

We went to the Park.....

One Night- we did Fondue- with a couple of friends! 

I feel like I learned some things about myself this weekend- most of all, I truly had a good time with the kids. This is a family that will be in our lives forever, we are sure. The kids, Bill and Laura are such a joy to Chad and I. When Bill and Laura picked the kids kid up, they kept thanking us. We were the thankful ones! Thankful for that precious time with the kids, for their friendship and trust in us, for the quality time they got to have as parents, and for helping me realize

...2 boys really isnt that much work after all!!

Now, they are gone and we really miss them...who couldnt miss this face.