Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving this year was here in Salinas. All the Von Forell's came and it was a great time!! The kids always love to get to see their cousins who live in Washington, and Andrew was so cut he wanted to hold Lily and she wasn't exactly being happy but he was still so cute. He was holding her and said real quietly to Jeff "can someone else hold her she's heavy" I thought that as the cutest thing she is actually only about 11 to 12 pounds but that is heavy at times!

All but Lilyanne in this picture as everyone else headed to a Hartnell basketball game to enjoy with the family.

Lilyanne and I just hanging out as I was on Dr.'s orders to not do anything over this thanksgiving holiday.(due to me recovering from my hysterectomy)

Our service project this year was rice crispy treats that the kids all got to decorate and then they got taken to Dorothy's Kitchen for the homeless. The kids all had a great time with their decorating and got quite creative with it all. So much fun I am glad that Ken took the time to have the kids do something to give back.

Uncle Jeffy and Lilyanne she had finally gotten used to him and not cry when he had her it was cute!!

This was our great family picture this year. I think we all look pretty good if you ask me!!

Since this is the only time we get together we did Christmas from Grandma and Big Papa as well, with Jeff playing Santa and passing out all the gifts the kids had a great time!!!

They were all so good and excited for everyone and their gifts! So much fun for them!!!

One of the best things for the kids was a sleepover we had the boys at our house while the girls were all with grandma and Big Papa. The boys had tons of fun just playing games and wii!! They had a great time with each other and surprisingly they all slept great!!! It was another great year with the Von Forell family so until next year when we do it all over again!!