Thanksgiving 2009

What a day to be thankful for! Our first "real thanksgiving" with more than just our mouths to feed! I would call today a huge success. No drama in the kitchen ....... and fantastic friends and family to share the day with. It doesn't get much better than that.

To top it off it was a gorgeous day.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Joel and Regan's newest addition wanted to say hello. Anderson you are too cute!

Here is our top turkey chef. He did a fantastic job!

Showing off my potato masterpiece. I just love the serving bowl.

The women of the kitchen, Jenny, Regan, myself, and Kera. I love these ladies. Look at that feast!

Scott and his little gal enjoying the food.

Hope you all had a wonderful day.

Celebrating 8 great years in VEGAS!

November is always an exciting month because we plan something fun for our anniversary. Well, Scott was full of mischief and tricks this year. He planned a surprise weekend away with no kids to Las Vegas! He did all the planning of having Grandma Joan come to watch the kids and other details without me knowing. I eventually figured it out and was so excited! I am so lucky to have such an adventurous and thoughtful husband. We had such a great weekend and I felt so spoiled and pampered. Scott had purchased tickets to Phantom, Jersey Boys, the PBR finals, and the Beatles cirque du soleil! We have never in our 8 years of marriage experienced such delicious food, exciting entertainment, and weird people all in one weekend before. It will be the anniversary to beat!!

The Phantom was my favorite show by far, it's so romantic.

The PBR rodeo finals were awesome! (Scott's favorite for sure)

We won't mention how many bills slipped into that machine?!

The Titanic exhibit was amazing.

We felt like we were in Italy staying at this hotel.

The Palazzo is out of this world beautiful! I loved staying there and hope to go back one fine day.

It really was the perfect getaway. Thanks babe for an unforgettable romantic weekend! Love you!

Oh Canada how I love thee!

I have so much to catch up on over the last month. Wow. It was the busiest 4 weeks ever but also the very best! I was able to see lots of family and friends when I went home to Canada. Can I just say how much I love that place! Waterton was amazing. We had a late Thanksgiving there together and it was great (but not complete without Joel and Regan). I was not sure what to do with myself most of the time having only one child to take care of ......... Scott had the boys in Montana. He is so good to me, and he survived the week with two crazy little boys, which is impressive.

I also got to spend some one on one time with my sister Emily and her darling family. We have never really had the opportunity to just really catch up and enjoy our time together. It was fun to stay up late and chat, watch girlie movies, go out shopping, or just sing our hearts out and be goofy. It was perfect. I love you Em thanks for everything.

Here is everyone slaving away in the kitchen for our big turkey dinner........

My gorgeous sisters and Mother.

Grandma with Jade "Elaine" her namesake.

We got creative and that is supposed to be Joel in the middle?

All siblings together ......... almost.

Waterton. My favorite place. Pretty amazing to see the wildlife this close.

Nadine and the cutest little bowl cut boy you've ever seen!

Emily and I.

Her youngest boy Seth, so cute!

Emily and I having a photo shoot on her farm with the perfect tire swing!

This moment sure made it hard to leave.

I had so many pictures and so little time to post this. I am so grateful for my amazing family and for the time I had to spend with each of you! I love you all!