Thanksgiving

We flew out to Las Vegas to visit my family for Thanksgiving. It was a long long day. The girls flew great, better than we had expected, both on the way out and back home. Charlotte slept most of both flights and when she was up she was either eating or watching a show with her sister. Zoie watched shows, colored, and slept as well.

waiting for our connection

 

We landed in Vegas about 7pm (10pm EST). We were all tired from the long flights, but surprisingly we were pretty awake when we met up with family. I think it was the way past our too tired stage. We visited with Grandmeir and she gave Zoie and Ryan a haircut. It was Zoie's first new hair style. It was great. She sat still the whole time and didn't flinch or anything. She was great. She loves her new hair, I love her new hair, except for the fact that it makes her look so much grown up than she really is. You'd think I'd get use to the fact that she is growing up, but I'm not yet. :)

 

 

We had so much fun visiting my family. Zoie loved seeing everyone in "real life." hehehe.... I only say "real life" because since Charlotte's blessing we have been skyping with them on the computer and seeing them in person was really exciting for her. She loved my family. She spent a lot of the time hanging out with my little brother Nathaniel, who she calls by his nickname, Dozer. She always asked Dozer to go play with her. They became best friends. She loved sleeping with my sister, Blythe. Blythe on the other hand didn't, only because Zoie is a bed hog. Literally, she takes up the whole bed and moves constantly. You wouldn't think so, because she is so small. But let me tell you don't underestimate the small people. :) She also enjoyed wrestling with my other sister Matilda on the trampoline. She was so thrilled to have her nails done by my sister Shelby and now she is the only who can do her nails. She enjoyed having another little baby in the house, cousin, Elliot. She always wanted to know where he was, and was sure to tell everyone to be quiet because he was sleeping. She had lots of fun with the dogs, Bentley and Tess.

 

She also got to meet her Great Grandparents and Great Uncle again. Her and Charlotte went on a walk down to Wally's (our local gas station) with Great Grandpa. We use to do that as kids growing up. She got to tickle and give a bunch of raspberry's to Great Uncle Matt. She loved having so many people to play with.

 

Grandma and Grandpa were a BIG hit. They got her some yummy food and snacks, prizes, played wally-ball, went to the park, went on walks, went shopping, and so much more. She spent time cuddling with everyone. She even helped Grandpa put a door up in the house and bottle some pills for work. She loved being with everyone and making new and lasting memories. She talks about them all the time now that we are home. "Where's Dozer?" "Shelby do my nails." "I like Grandma's shoes!" "Talk to Grandpa." "See Aunt Blythe." I'm glad she had fun with my family and that we all were able to give her an amazing Thanksgiving.

 

Charlotte loved everyone too. She played a lot with Elliot. She cuddle with everyone and took a couple naps with Grandma and Aunt Blythe. She was feed a bunch by Grandpa and Great Grandpa. They gave her oranges and apples to suck on and the she had her first go with rice cereal. It took a while to get use to what is was, but after that she loved it. Charlotte loved the attention so much. She got spoiled with all the attention.

 

It was great to be home for Thanksgiving with a house full of everyone! I've missed them so much. It was fun for all the cousins to meet. We are looking forward to seeing them again soon. We all are so excited and can't wait to see them all again, especially Zoie.