Happy Thanksgiving!

We had quite the crowd for our Turkey Day. Even though we were borrowing folding tables and chairs from the church, we ate on fine china in an actual dining room. I'm counting this a success.

The company could not have been better. Both sets  of grandparents. Aunts and Uncles. Dakota and another golden to boot. Sure the house was bursting but I think the house is best when it's bursting. So much energy and so much love. 

Gita snatched Grandpa Wuehler's hat.

The fact that Doug came along for this crazy ride just made it all the better. He knocked out so many little projects we needed help with. He installed a Ring doorbell and a Nest thermostat. He fixed a crack in the kitchen ceiling and hid the wires on the flat screen tv. He was so kind to my girls, my parents and Brent's family. It was so great to have him here!

The food turned out really well. The turkey was a tad overcooked and the gravy just didn't happen in spite of my best efforts. Everyone contributed and we ate well!

We played lots of games and enjoyed one another's company. There was a particularly heated round of Spot It that made us all laugh. It's a simple game that can get seriously competitive!

We introduced Doug to Tim Tam Slams.

Naturally Liesel and Ireland had to figure out what kind of bun they were along with their aunt.

Reagan and Whitney kept me company while I put up Christmas decorations. Something about the two goldens sleeping in front of the tree makes it extra cozy.

And of course, Dakota!

We sure love Dakota.