What a fun a busy holiday week we have had! Thanks to some help from our families, we were able to go up north and spend Thanksgiving with them. I was excited for the kids to have some grandparent time, though I wasn't excited to leave our nice warmish weather at home.
Luckily it wasn't nearly as bad weather as I thought it would be. We were able to go outside everyday still and it was only a little chillier than what we were used to! Yay!
We left Tuesday afternoon, right after Hayden's first nap, which was a mistake. He was ready to get out and play, not sit in a carseat for 4 hours. So we had our first stop in Cedar City, only 40 minutes from home, so Kylie and Hayden could play really quick for a bit. We stopped at the McDonald's, and they both had fun playing in the playland.
The rest of the trip was nice and relatively uneventful. Kylie is the best traveller now, always self-entertaining herself and even napping. Hayden is the one going through all the toys we have in ten minutes and then ready to get out of his seat.
Thankfully we made it safe and sound and had a nice evening at Grandma and Grandpa Knudsen's house. Kylie also got to sleep with Aunt Kendra that night, even though she tried really hard to sleep in Uncle Jordan's bed (because that is where she slept last time).
Wednesday we had celebrated Thanksgiving at Grandma and Grandpa Hansen's house. Kylie helped make the meal and we played outside and ate some yummy food! Hayden especially liked the chocolate pie, and as usual Kylie only ate rolls.
Grandma Tess was also really nice and took us shopping to get Hayden some clothes for his upcoming birthday. That kid is growing fast!
Thursday we spent at Grandma and Grandpa Knudsen's and had another Thanksgiving feast with them! They had extended family over and there were lots of kids for Kylie to run around with.
Brandon even managed to catch their cat and let Kylie hold it, which she absolutely loved. She always tries to pick up our cat, but he weighs nearly as much as she does, so it's pretty impossible. But the Knudsen's cat is tiny and hardly weighs anything, so Kylie liked holding it (though the cat didn't enjoy it as much).
Grandpa Gary also got some good Hayden time in and had fun playing with him!
Earlier that morning Grandpa Pete and Grandma Tess came and we did a photoshoot for Hayden's first birthday (which is Sunday). At first Hayden wasn't very amused, having been woken from a nap, and was serious and only wanted to be held by me. Then a duck diverted his attention!
Then we tried letting him walk around, which was fine until he fell down and scraped his face.
Hayden finally started smiling when we played on the playground.
Then we went back to the house and let him play in a pile of leaves which was fun!
Thanks to Grandpa Pete for some amazingly cute pictures!!
Friday was our last day visiting, and the kids got lots of family time in. Especially when us girls went out the the movies that afternoon, and then afterwards Brandon and I got to go on a little date and pick up our new car from Grandma and Grandpa Hansen! Whoo!
Saturday we left early in the morning, just in time for Hayden's first nap (we learned our lesson!) and only stopped once for lunch and then had smooth sailing all the way home. The kids were excited to see our cat again and all their old toys.
Thanks to everyone who made this trip possible and for all the help you give us! We loved being with family for Thanksgiving! Also thanks to Grandma Shari and Grandpa Pete for letting me use your pictures!
