We took a trip down to Austin, TX for Thanksgiving this year to see Trent's sister and her family. We left the Monday afternoon before Thanksgiving and drove halfway to Wichita, KS, where we stopped and stayed for the night. We got up bright and early the next morning and drove the rest of the way. I found I would much prefer to get all the driving done in one day. Splitting it up into two days just seemed to prolong the agony. We got there safe and sound Tuesday evening and went to Steph and Ryan's for a BBQ so the kids could see their cousins. They were ecstatic to be able to see them!
On Wednesday, we had the wonderful opportunity to drive down to the San Antonio Temple and witness the sealing of Teague to Ryan and Stephanie. It was such a special day!
Here's Teague getting all dressed in his whites. He was so happy for the whole sealing. He just kept looking at his parents, smiling and saying, "Hi. Hi dad." He is such a sweet, precious little boy.
On Wednesday, we had the wonderful opportunity to drive down to the San Antonio Temple and witness the sealing of Teague to Ryan and Stephanie. It was such a special day!
Here's Teague getting all dressed in his whites. He was so happy for the whole sealing. He just kept looking at his parents, smiling and saying, "Hi. Hi dad." He is such a sweet, precious little boy.
What a beautiful family! Steph, Ryan and their kiddos Tate, Trey, Taryn, Teague and Tristan.
All of the family.
I love Taryn's pose in this one. That girl is such a ham!
Tristy and Ryan.
Tate, Steve, Trent, and Sean.
Sure love this cute girl!
Janet, Grandma Chapman, Steph, and Tristy.
After the temple and some lunch, we all headed over to a park over by Steph and Ryan's. Taryn was so nice to push Jilly in the swing. It is Lou's personal favorite.
Vivi, Peyton, and Taryn. Vivi was in heaven being with her cousins.
Teague snuck in a few lollipops. ;)
Jilly and Taryn.
Noelle and Teaguers.
While at the park, we got to see Jeremy take flight with his latest toy.
Watching him suspended in the air like that was enough to give me an anxiety attack! I am not a fan of heights though.
On Thanksgiving day, we went to the park in the morning and let the kids play for a bit.
Jilly, chillin' in the barks chips.
Jilly and Mea. Cute little friends!
Cousins Vivi, Taryn, Emily, and Ellie. What a cute bunch of girls!
Vivi and Ellie holding hands while swinging.
After the park, we all went and got ready for Thanksgiving dinner. Since there were over 50 of us, we ended up having dinner at the church. It was perfect! We had tables set up at one end of the gym, and the kids (well, everyone) could play basketball at the other end. :) After dinner, there was a gingerbread house decorating contest.
There is some serious concentration going on here.
Here is each family's house, ready to be judged.
And here are the judges, deliberating. :D
There were also some turkey crafts for the kids to do afterward.
Teague was totally happy with his box of Reeses Pieces.
On Friday we hung out with all the family some more. We all went to see the movie "The Rise of the Guardians". Such a cute movie.
That night we went out to Ryan and Steph's new property and roasted marshmallows and hot dogs over a huge fire.
The next morning we got up super early and got ready for a 16 hour drive back home. We had such a fun week visiting our family. Especially since we don't get to visit them very often.
Vivi, Peyton, and Taryn. Vivi was in heaven being with her cousins.
Teague snuck in a few lollipops. ;)
Jilly and Taryn.
Noelle and Teaguers.
On Thanksgiving day, we went to the park in the morning and let the kids play for a bit.
Cousins Vivi, Taryn, Emily, and Ellie. What a cute bunch of girls!
Vivi and Ellie holding hands while swinging.
After the park, we all went and got ready for Thanksgiving dinner. Since there were over 50 of us, we ended up having dinner at the church. It was perfect! We had tables set up at one end of the gym, and the kids (well, everyone) could play basketball at the other end. :) After dinner, there was a gingerbread house decorating contest.
There is some serious concentration going on here.
Here is each family's house, ready to be judged.
And here are the judges, deliberating. :D
There were also some turkey crafts for the kids to do afterward.
Teague was totally happy with his box of Reeses Pieces.
On Friday we hung out with all the family some more. We all went to see the movie "The Rise of the Guardians". Such a cute movie.
The next morning we got up super early and got ready for a 16 hour drive back home. We had such a fun week visiting our family. Especially since we don't get to visit them very often.
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