This Thanksgiving both Andy's family and my family were able to celebrate together, in Des Moines, at our house. My Grandma would be so proud that we prepared a meal for 18. It doesn't come close to the 40+ she would have around her table at the holidays, but we are getting closer.
I was very excited to dust off all of my china for the occasion. We had such a great day, and the food was delicious!!
Hannah helped me get the house clean for all the visitors. Is it bad that Henry says "Mom, are we having guests" anytime I take out the vacuum?? Guess that means I should probably vacuum more...
The kids played, and played, and played.
This doll stroller has been a huge hit lately. For both dolls and real babies!
Playing 'guns' with Henry's tools. Anything that can possibly turn into a gun does, oh the imagination of young boys!
Playing sports outside while daddy got the turkey fryer ready.
Frying the turkey. An annual tradition at our house!
Getting all the food ready.
Andy's famous yummy friend turkey with a special garnish on the side.
We fit all the adults in one room which was nice.
The kids table.
Future beer pong players?? Possibly?? 20 years down the road of course...
Schmidt family photo.
Grandma and Grandpa Schmidt with the grand kids.
Salwey family photo.
We ended the night with an exciting game of Cranium!
We are so very blessed to have all of our family so close that we can get together for the holidays. I'm already looking forward to the next get together at Christmas!
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