Thankful...

...for a great family and Thanksgiving!

We spent the holiday at my parent's home and were joined by my brother Patrick, his wife Bonnie, and Bonnie's mother, Maryann, as well as my Aunt Jill, cousins Kelsey and Chris, and Grandma and Grandpa. The latter group came all the way from California to join us! What a lovely time had by all as we ate far too much, laughed until our insides ached at the silly antics of Hazel, snuggled Henley in shifts, and watched gobs of football (that was Beau).

Henley Roland enjoyed meeting his namesake, my grandfather and his great-grandfather, Roland, for the first time. What a special greeting that was. Henley seemed to really enjoy all the love showered on him by all his relatives. He showed his appreciation with many smiles!

Hazel was our little entertainer. She danced, she sang, she ATE, she talked and talked and talked and talked, and she prettied herself (and others) with all sorts of lip glosses and nail polish. (Thanks Jill!)

Jill meets Henley

Hazel in her fancy coat and hat from Great Grammy and Great Grandpa. She loves her pink backpack and fuzzy froggy too!

Great Grandpa, Roland, with little Henley Roland.

Hazel thought Kelsey could use some lip gloss.

Great Grammy (GG) with Henley. He was smitten with her...and her glasses!

Henley with his adoring cousin, Chris. He hopes to have enough hair for a spiffy hairdo like that someday!

Too bad Kelsey lives in California, she would make a wonderful babysitter for Henley!

Hazel "helping" Nana with her cornucopia.

The tur-goose-hen. (Chicken inside a goose inside a turkey) Doesn't everyone have this on Thanksgiving?

Bella quite interested in the tur-goose-hen!

A good bath to clean off the cranberry sauce and pumpkin cheesecake!

Henley catches on to peek-a-boo rather early!

Henley appreciating his mommy's humor and beauty! :)

Hazel found Jill's makeup!

Mischievous as she goes around putting Jill's blush on EVERYONE, including Papa, Daddy and Great Grandpa!

We all love our Aunt Jill!!
(Hazel clung to Jill as they had to leave on Friday. I haven't seen her do this before. She was very sad to see the California crew leave!)

Henley loved looking at the green OREGON DUCK beads hanging from the chandelier. (Upper right corner of photo)
GO DUCKS!

Henley content in Chris' arms yet again.

Sweet cousin Kelsey!

A special moment captured.

Patrick and Henley - Henley loves his Uncle!

Lily drooling over Papa's dessert.

Hazel was intent to give Kelsey a more stylish do.

Jill's hair needed some Hazel design as well.

A little more work on Kelsey. She concentrates so much as she works magic with her comb. Kelsey was a good sport!