We got to go to Ben’s parents house for Thanksgiving this year! Now that they live close I was able to sleep in a little, get kids ready and the house cleaned while Ben made casserole and 6 pies! We headed over a little before 1:00 and stayed until 8pm. I didn’t take any pictures of the main event but I got Ray cleaning up someone’s abandoned dinner roll and a few pictures of the gaming. Ben got in a game of hearts but mostly chilled with family and tried to keep our five under control. The football games were lack luster this year so I played a little speed basketball with the niece and nephews and I also got in on the Small World and Rummikub Games.  Benji played a new tablet game with the older cousins. Packer played a lot with Mikah who he doesn’t get to see as much as the others. Cali followed all of the other girls around. Rose found the sand box and tried to not fight with Christian. And Ray did really well just cruising around the house and survived on a little cat nap in his dad’s arms. We did a lot more than that in 7 hours but that is what I remember. I just love when family is all in one house playing and entertaining and enjoying each others company. It was very low key and very enjoyable. I had so much pie this year that I lost count. We finished out our “At Home Vacation” by setting up Christmas on Friday. We stayed up late watching Christmas movies and let the kids sleep under the tree. On Saturday I went shopping and we got some chores done and Ben and I went on a short date. Sunday was relaxing. We had Joel and his lady friend(I think that’s what they say now so that they don’t have to declare official girlfriend status) over for dinner. They entertained the kids for hours and we suffered through Green Bay losing and now here we are back to real life. I feel like my to do list is always a mile long but here we go….