Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Thanksgiving 2014

 My Dad's birthday was the Monday before Thanksgiving this year, and he was going to be in my city picking up Aunt Mem on his actual birthday. Grannie Annie had the fun idea to surprise him with a birthday party! She snuck a delicious cake into the car without GrandDad even noticing =).
 
Abbey and Luke were thrilled at the idea of surprising GrandDad. They got right to work making a poster...
 
 
And then the Hoffman Four tried to stay busy while we waited...
 

 

 

I'm so proud of my rowdy little bunch =).

Auntie Natalie came over and quickly found a spot to wait for GrandDad's entrance...


 
 
SURPRISE!!!!
 
(Luke dashed over to give GrandDad a hug - nearly knocking him over =))
 
 

Abs assisting with card and present opening... 

 
 
 
 
 

 
It was so fun to get to celebrate GrandDad, especially since three of his five daughters were able to be in attendance!
 
 
Thanksgiving morning, we loaded up and drove South to visit Papa and Gaga. We weren't able to have any cousins (except the newest baby) to play with, but Abbey was quite content with her furry playmate...
(A dog small enough to be carried around?! Why that's Abigail Mae's dream come true. She loves the crap outta poor Jeffe anytime he's around!)
 

 
Dave's parents have some of his old toys still...



Uncle David's newest niece =)


 
 
That night, we made our way over to GrandDad and Grannie Annie's to stay over. That also meant we got to be tortured by loved up on by Aunt Mem...
 
 
 
The next morning, we were all treated to a make-your-own-hot-chocolate station. TOO FUN.


Grannie Annie also planned a scavenger hunt for the twins to do before we left that morning! The kids had to solve clues that lead them around the house, and ended with chocolate prizes!



We then went to Grammie and Bopbop's house for a second delicious Thanksgiving meal.
Abbey was so happy to find this new rocking horse in their living room!

 
 
Auntie Natalie kickin' it at the Kid Table...


 
I love the way my husband and sisters love each other.

 
And now, onto Christmas...my very favorite time of year!





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