Important Thanksgiving Numbers

4.FOUR.4
The number of gloved hands it took to carve up the mammoth turkey that my mom fixed to feed...

30.THIRTY.30
...family members that were placed around tables in our festively decorated garage. My mom has five brothers, and they were all present with their families. It's always a zoo! A really FUN zoo. :)


12.TWELVE.12
The number of pictures we took of Gracie in her turkey highchair on her 6.SIX.6 month birthday.


15.FIFTEEN.15
The number of minutes that Dad took to set up the karaoke machine in the garage that afternoon. It didn't take long for us all to start flipping through his CD collection, looking for our favorites to belt out. This is Mom and G'ma and I singing "Stand By Your Man." Pathetic lyrics, great melody. Thanks, Patsy Cline.


20.TWENTY.20
The number of minutes that Gracie slept in Gma's arms until...


...2.TWO.2 crooners hit the high notes of "Caramia" (Jay and the Americans' classic)...


...causing Grace to sit straight up out of her sleep with 2.TWO.2 wide eyes and 2.TWO.2 arms shot straight out. What in the world is going on? :) Don't worry, Gracie. You're with family. Ha.

7.SEVEN.7
The hour that Jeff and I finally left to go shopping the next morning. Not as impressive as our previous years' departures, but when Grace woke 4.FOUR.4 times during the night, we weren't ABOUT to leave at 4:30.


3.THREE.3
The number of minutes that cousins Abby and Megan were on stage at the Festival of Trees to perform their Christmas dance. They knew the routine better than any of the little girls there!


4.FOUR.4
The four cousins got their pictures taken with each other at Sears for G'ma Joan's Christmas present. Aren't they sweet?!?

1.ONE.1 busy weekend!!! We are so thankful for the crazy family that we are blessed with.