thanksgiving

we went to the seattle area for thanksgiving with each of our families

the roads on the way there were totally clear and it was smooth sailing

 we stopped first to see my sister andre`a 

the kids were so happy to see each other

even though this picture is blurry, i love it

 twins

 we had a girls night that night

we went to goodwill and azteca

such fun sister times! i love how much fun we have together

so much laughing

 the next day we got back in the car to go to both our parents' houses

i let michael drive

 my parents have been remodeling their house

and it looks so good

the kids were so happy to see their grandparents

 my mom and i made breakfast together

 after a quick visit with my parents, we headed to michael's parents' for the rest of the day

 the kids had so much fun playing nonstop with their cousins

 hazel and grandpa

 i just love this handsome guy

 it was henry's first thanksgiving

and i think he liked it

 friday we were back at my sister's house

she couldn't get enough of henry

 we let noah stay and hang out with the boys

and we took halea in his place to ikea

the girls loved their time together

 more henry cuddles

and a really fun thanksgiving with my family, too

 the drive home wasn't quite as fun

our van was really full

 and we drove through a lot of snow

michael had to put our chains on for the first pass

 henry turned 8 months while we were gone

so i took a couple 8 month pictures in a parking lot of 7-11 in ellensburg

 he didn't mind

 our 8 hour drive took 10

but michael thought we should stop an get a Christmas tree anyway

he's the best

 we had such a fun trip

but i don't think any of us will be too excited to do a big winter trip again anytime soon