We drove up to Seattle to spend Thanksgiving with some of my siblings and their families. Included in our gathering was Scott & Keri (their 5 kids), Kelly & Bruce (their 6 kids), Jason & I (our 3 kids) and a family friend of Scott's. It was great to spend the holiday surrounded by family!
We kicked off the day with the boys going to play mud football. Tough looking bunch, I wouldn't mess with them, would you?? All the nice white shorts came back a few shades darker!
Next up was a trip to downtown Seattle. We found a park outside a homeless shelter and handed out warm clothing, hand warmers, food & snacks and some bus passes. It was great to put a few smiles back on faces and help make their day a bit brighter.
Madison and Halli had a great time handing out the clothes and snacks.
Look how happy they look all bundled up in their new coats!
Madison and Halli had a great time handing out the clothes and snacks.
Look how happy they look all bundled up in their new coats!
It was fun preparing the meal all together...although, Keri and Kelly get the majority of the credit! Kacie and I helped Scott carve the turkey. Scott is the oldest in my family and I am the youngest. Scott coaches the s varsity basketball team at Woodinville High School. He is awesome! Go Falcons!
Jamie, Lindsi and Kelly(my hot nieces & smokin' hot sister) making rolls. They were delicious!
Kelly made all 4 pies. Berry, apple and 2 pumpkin. My dad would have been so proud! The crust was made to Plush Pippin perfection!
Madison and Halli ready to dive into the Thanksgiving feast!
The whole gang
Little Warren is ready to bounce on all the sleeping boys! We found the boys in similar states of slumber all over the house the entire weekend!
Madison and Halli had so much fun together that she wanted to stay a few extra days to play with Halli. I love how cousins connect.
Cousin bonding over youtube.
Bath-time for the boys. They were bouncing all over the tub. Jumping off the sides and sliding down the the slanted side.
Aren't these boys the cutest?
My first Black Friday experience is one I will NEVER forget! We stayed up until midnight to hit the Nike outlet in Seattle. I have never seen so many people in my life in one store! We waited for hours in the check-out line...hours. We didn't get home until after 4 am. Was it worth it? I haven't decided yet! There were some incredible deals, but I'd say the best part was watching the crazy shoppers go at it.
Jamie, Lindsi and Kelly(my hot nieces & smokin' hot sister) making rolls. They were delicious!
Kelly made all 4 pies. Berry, apple and 2 pumpkin. My dad would have been so proud! The crust was made to Plush Pippin perfection! 
Madison and Halli ready to dive into the Thanksgiving feast!
The whole gang
Little Warren is ready to bounce on all the sleeping boys! We found the boys in similar states of slumber all over the house the entire weekend!
Madison and Halli had so much fun together that she wanted to stay a few extra days to play with Halli. I love how cousins connect.
Cousin bonding over youtube.
Bath-time for the boys. They were bouncing all over the tub. Jumping off the sides and sliding down the the slanted side. 
Aren't these boys the cutest?
My first Black Friday experience is one I will NEVER forget! We stayed up until midnight to hit the Nike outlet in Seattle. I have never seen so many people in my life in one store! We waited for hours in the check-out line...hours. We didn't get home until after 4 am. Was it worth it? I haven't decided yet! There were some incredible deals, but I'd say the best part was watching the crazy shoppers go at it. Later on that day we took the kids to see Santa. Poor Santa must have had one too many visitors because he looked so tired! But, the kids were excited to see him and tell him what they they wanted for Christmas...and they loved the candy cane and cotton candy that Santa gave them. Here is a great photo of Brody's new haircut. Didn't he do a great job? HAHA!
Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks to Scott and Keri for hosting a great Thanksgiving! Dave & Suzi, John & Amelia, Lori & Derek, Mark & Emily and Mom & Dad...we missed you all! It was great to see all the Bushnells for a quick visit (we missed you Tasha & Carlos).
Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks to Scott and Keri for hosting a great Thanksgiving! Dave & Suzi, John & Amelia, Lori & Derek, Mark & Emily and Mom & Dad...we missed you all! It was great to see all the Bushnells for a quick visit (we missed you Tasha & Carlos).
2 comments:
What fun pics! I think that is awesome that you went and handed out coats and bus passes. What a great way to spend Thanksgiving morning.
You have such a sweet family! It was so nice of you guys to hand out warm clothes, bus tickets, and food to the needy. Such a big heart. We should make an effort to do something for the less fortunate too, especially around the holidays. Maybe not this christmas when I'm pregnant with triplets but some day! Miss you guys.
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