This is the first of a blog post "series". Our life has been so busy since Larkin came along and the holiday season proved to keep that pace. We had several Christmas parties and had a great time celebrating Christmas and the birth of our Savior with our families. But, before we get to Christmas, I wanted to post about our wonderful Thanksgiving!
This year, we kept with our tradition of meeting all of my family....aunts, uncles, and cousins....for a very fun Thanksgiving holiday. The tradition began years ago when my grandparents lived in Tennessee and the whole family would come up to their house for Thanksgiving. Through the years we modified the tradition, following both of their deaths. We have met in various places in the past, but this year we went to my Aunt and Uncle's house in North Carolina and all of the different families rented houses close by. Larkin was definitely a hit as no one in my family had met him yet. He loved the attention and looks forward to seeing everyone again next year (especially his new cousin who will be here in March!).
We had such a fun time and I definitely treasure the time I get with my sweet cousins!
Larkin bundled, but not too sure about it.
Addison (who had been the youngest in the family) meeting Larkin.
They both seem a little hesitant.
Most of the cousins and cousins-in-law. Several couldn't make it this year and
some had already left for the night.
Girl cousins...getting creative with our photography.
The world of technology...
This sign used to be at Nannie and Pop-pop's in Bakerville.
Joe with Uncle Matt and Dad (Papa), hanging out on the porch like the good ole days.
The whole family...well those that could make it this year.
Papa, Gran, and Uncle Kelley with us in front of the cabin.
Sweet boy...as you can see, we were not using red eye reduction. :)
Larkin with Rebecca who is due in March! Larkin can't wait to have a little boy cousin.
The three stair steps (in age and height) in an antique store...we actually got in trouble for taking this picture.
New posts coming soon!!
