We had fifty-one for Thanksgiving. (yes...way) When Tommy and I counted them at the end of the day, we could not believe it. Most were family with a couple of neighbors. Crazy. Biggest ever. We thank the Lord for the pretty weather that allowed young ones to play outside. Shannon had printed up color pages and work sheets for them to decorate on the patio. The children 're-did' the backyard, creating hideouts and football fields and inviting the dog behind us to come through the fence and play for a while.
Football took place inside as well, along with food and conversation. Blank paper was rolled out on the tables along with crayons so that all could write and draw what they were thankful for. These made for sweet memories. My bathroom was turned into a beauty salon as Shannon's sister Lacey gave haircuts and girls of all ages sat on my bed and waited their turn. I never saw this coming, but it was actually great fun.
We are grateful for our family members and the love we share. We are a diverse bunch, but that's okay. God did not make us to be cookie cutters. (Sorry, I did not get eveyone's picture!)
We gathered together to ask the Lord's blessing.
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| Rose and Ken Collins (Shannon's parents) |
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| Dominoes |
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| Miranda and Mackenzie |
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| Cousins Emma and Evey |
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| Backyardigans |
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| Jesse |
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| Ruben |
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| Deric |
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| Beauty Parlor |
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Nathaniel finishes off the dessert.
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