Thanksgiving 2011

We decided years ago to have an "on" year and an "off" year for major holidays.  2011 was an "on" year so Thanksgiving was at our house.  The girls helped with bringing food this year.  We cannot get everyone at one table.  The little ones sat in the kitchen and we eat buffet style.

                                    

 Busy Becky and Tiff managing the kitchen crowd.  Brandon and Mitch filling plates.

 Reise, Ryleigh, Andrew, Rugger, Trenton, Dekker, Rowen (!!), Chase

 Went with the apron this year.  Helpful Mitch.

 Dave, waiting his turn - so polite. :-)  Obviously, I was not manning the camera at this point.

 My baby boy.

 Tiff and Brandon - she did not have to work, a treat for all.

 Yak, Yak - Dave (hehe).  Roxy in background.

 Voila - Chase and his cookies.

 Tiff brought the makings of these cookies.  Too cute.  We also made these years ago when the kids were little.

 Dave and Tucker.

 The babies were put to work on the leaves after lunch.  Nothing like making them work for food.  Little yard worker Dekker here.

 Dominick - pretty excited about it, don't you think?

It's a hoot getting everyone together.  It's loud and exciting.  The little ones have fun making up all sorts of races, games, hide and seek, you name it.  I just love them - always look forward to having them over - any and all, anytime.  My family is the best.