The stay in Boise was really nice. Especially for me. I have to admit that by the time Thanksgiving came around I was feeling really wiped out. I was really looking forward to some time in my parents house and having someone take care of me for a change. Don't get me wrong, I don't go there and just let it all go. At least I try not to, but when you are at your parents' house you can't help but feel the safety that comes with that. It is something that I miss terribly here in Pocatello. There are times that I wish I could just zip up to one of the parents' house and just feel that sense of security for even a few hours. I left early so that I could spend some extra time with my parents and feel of that comfort. And my parent's did not disappoint. I felt very loved and had a ton of help with my kids. It really helped me gear up and recharge a little.
All of my siblings were able to come make it to my Boise. It is a healing time when we are all together. We miss terribly those that are not with us, and believe me, we notice the absence of Shelly and Connor, but it is also healing to be together and regain that perspective that we are an eternal family. I am so grateful for the sealing of my parents' that keeps us all together.
Landon had to head home on Thanksgiving night to make it back to work. (Peak Season at FedEx!) Katie and the kids stayed until Saturday so that Katie could participate in Black Friday with her sister. She started out at the midnight sale at Walmart and then took a break until 5 am when she headed back out with Annie and Jason. I love Black Friday and Annie and Jason are even more die-hard of shoppers than I am so it was fun to be with other marathon shoppers like myself. Many deals were had and the bulk of Christmas was done by the end of the day.
The holiday was so enjoyable and I am sad that I didn't really get any pictures. Our camera has been acting up, so I had to rely on others for the pictures. These were the only ones I have been able to scrounge together. Maybe I can pull a few more out of my family later, but for now. This is what you get.
On the first night I got to Boise Joe and Gretchen dropped their boys off so that they could go on a date. This picture was too priceless as they all sat watching a movie in their PJ's waiting for their parents to return. (Ellen, Eli, Will, & Trevor)
Levi wouldn't stay on the floor long enough for me to get him in the picture, so I took one of him just being cute.
The whole week one of the big exciting things was Baby Riley. We had only met Riley one other time, so it really was a big deal. Ellen begged to hold him all weekend long.
Levi wanted his turn with Baby Riley as well.
On Thanksgiving morning after we had stuffed ourselves on Breakfast and waited for the big meal to arrive all of the kids went outside to play. Mostly they wanted to play with Annie and Jason's dog Peek-a-Boo. Trevor and Will have always been the ones most enamoured with the dog so they stayed out after all the other kids got bored.
What cute boys! I am glad that they can be good friends with their cousins. 
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