Monday, November 28, 2011

Our Family Thanksgiving Gathering


Pumpkin Bread and a whole lot of food...but the best part was the fun and family fellowship!

It is such a busy life...and we don't get to gather together as often as we'd like too...so we make the best of it when we do!

Grandma always likes to hear the kids play the piano. 10 year old Silas is learning and he did a great job playing for us. And his teacher...big brother Jared played for us too. He is amazing!

Jonas is such a sweet boy! He is enjoying his meal.

Kyle and Abigail sitting together in the basement while we were opening birthday gifts.

I love this table full of kids. They are all growing up so fast!

The two oldest grandsons, Jared and Will...sporting their ponytails.

Momma and her silly girls...having some fun!

Uncle Brad at the girl's table! They love it, and so does he!

I love my girls!

Enjoying the food!

Sweet Harrison...the baby of our family!

Jared the 21 year old grandson.

Will the 16 year old grandson.

Caleb turns 15!

Granddaughter Bailey turns 19.

18 year old Abigail with her Aunt Lonna and cousin Adelynn. Addy is our baby girl and she is 12.

Sweet 15 year old Cecily with her Auntie Lisa.

I count all of these precious family members as great blessings in my life! I am truly thankful for each and every one of them!

15 comments:

Jenilee said...

this looks like so much fun! I'd love to be at one of your family gatherings!!

Becca said...

I second Jenilee. So much fun! You have such a beautiful family! I am glad you guys had a great Thanksgiving. I love the silly picture of you and your daughters!

Caroline said...

Fun , Family , Food and making more wonderful memories !!!!!!!! TOGETHER !!!!

Deanna said...

Howdy Linda!
Your Family is amazing. You have a great Family and I think it is neat to see you with them. Aren't you glad to have the 3 girls and their families? I am thankful for my family.

As wonderful as it was to have us all together....I love each one...I am feeling my age. So tired and need this week to rest up for Christmas Season.

We are blessed to have family. The things I learn about God and Life through my Children and Grands plus relatives is life changing.

We started our Thanksgivings with a Family Dinner in Marion, Kansas. I think there was about 75 relatives there and then onto Home in Alma where there were 12 of us in the house. Alot of cooking and clean -up went on plus some games and singing Karioke ...haha this was a blast. The little ones did there share of running through the Family Room and Dining room inside as it was cold outside.

Linda, I enjoy hearing from you.

Very busy 4 days!
Very tired now. Lord Help.
God bless us Grannys,
d

Janet Rose said...

The children all look happy to be together and at a family gathering, even. :) That must mean your family is alot of fun!
We had four generations together at our family Thanksgiving...so much to be thankful for indeed!

Linda said...

Wow Deanna...dinner with 75 relatives? That's a bunch. Bet it was fun.

Then 12 at your house too. That's neat. You are greatly blessed...as am I. And we are truly grateful!

I am still worn out from last weeks activities. I am feeling my age too. I guess it happens to the best of us! (Smile)

Love you,
Linda

Jeanie said...

It looks like you had a really great day with all the elements to make it really special I'm glad you got to have so much family together.

Maryellen said...

Such a lovely family. You do not look old enough to be the Mom. In that photo you look like one of the girls ! You could be a sister.
Such fun !

Lois Christensen said...

Looks like you had a GREAT time! Love all the pictures!

Gamma Sharon said...

Wow, what a beautiful family and your house is too. We are blessed even if we do have some in heaven.
God's Blessings, Sharon

September said...

LOVE your Family celebrations - your pictures tell all Linda!
Every time you all have a get together.. you can see the JOY!
I am glad you have such a great bunch to spend Family time with,... What a testimony!
And you and your girls....
Just tooo funny!
Love to you!
September

Anonymous said...

Wow...looks like you had a house fun.....love those kind of gatherings....my family is tiny tiny tiny...I had a grand smack total of five at my celebration but it was full of laughter and fun....Beautiful family you have

Tami said...

Looks like you had a wonderful time. Great photos and a very handsome family. You are lucky.

Rebecca Nelson said...

Came by to catch up! I love seeing the pics of you and your happy family. Makes me believe all is right with the world when I see such family love.

God is good.

All the time.

Love you~Rebecca

Holly said...

What a great family thanksgiving! Good food - good family - good times! Can't beat it!