Sunday, December 6, 2009

Thanksmas 2009

Having fun with Mason!

Hangin out by the pool

Cousins!


The Girls



Watching the sunset with my Uncle Corey


Our family has been celebration a tradition we call Thanksmas for the past 5 years. It has truly become one of our favorite holidays! Thanksmas happens sometime between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, hence the name. Over the years we have developed new traditions for the weekend like the famous Rib Cook-off and designing our very own tree made of lights for the kids. We have spent the holiday together in several different locations but have now settled to meet in Ft. Myers Florida each year to celebrate. It is really nice to relax in the sun for a weekend after the cooler weather hits at home.

This year was really fun for us especially since it was Lane's first Thanksmas. She had a blast visiting and playing with her cousins, and was such a great traveler! We cherish this time we get to spend together as the distance in our daily lives keeps us apart most of the year. We just know Lane will enjoy the holiday as much as we do over the years and hope it will keep her close with her precious cousins! Cheers!











5 comments:

  1. Yay!!! I'm so glad you started a blog, and it is so cute. Lane is so stinkin' cute. That is the most adorable little face ever! She definitely has her mother's beauty!

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  2. Very cute! I think the cousins definately look alike...what a good lookin family!

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  3. I'm so glad you started a blog! Lane is just precious! She has gotten a lot bigger since the last time I saw her. I will be in town sometime before Chrismas, I'll give you a call. I'd love to see you guys!

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  4. Lane looks like such a happy baby! I love her big round cheeks- they're very kissable :) And I can't believe how big your nieces are getting- they're beautiful!

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  5. Thanksmas. . . what a great idea for families spread across the country! Nicole's right, your nieces are getting so big! What fun, having the girls together!

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