This was the first year at Aunt JJ's new house. It worked out great- but took Mom and I a bit to find our groove in a new kitchen. We had a huge feast! Turkey, Gravy, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes-which Mom burned her hand on, Green Beans, Baked Beans, Deviled Eggs, Orange Fluff, Apple Salad, Broccoli and Cheese, Corn Casserole, Rolls, and a ton of desserts.
Dan and Patty came down for the feast. It was great to visit with them. We had a great time. Uncle George and Aunt Linda came down. They are always so special and fun to fellowship with. After lunch, we played cards, dominoes, a game called Logos, and looked at vintage knitting books. While looking at these books, Aunt Linda asked in all seriousness what shape her face was- and if her hair was cluttered according to a 1950 Knitting Magazine. Stuart preceeded to sigh deeply, and tell us, "A Dingo ate my Baby." After some movie with Meryl Streep.
While in Neosho, Stuart, Uncle JR, Luke, Brady, Nate, Mom, and I all piled in the car to go check out the Joplin Spook Light. It's a light that's down a road- that no one can explain. It gets lighter, darker, changes colors, and moves. Kinda creepy!! We had a blast with this trip.
After Neosho, we headed to Silver Dollar City in Branson. Luke and I picked up the kids at about noon. We went to Steak and Shake so they could meet our family before going into the park. Our poor little boy was so nervous and scared he got sick in the car. It was so sad.
Mom and Dad met the kids along with Holly, Stuart, Brady, and Callie. Eating lunch at Steak and Shake was awkward. The kids didn't say much at first. Our little girl ordered right off the kids meal and scarfed her meal down! Poor little boy decided on Apple Sauce and Sprite. While at Steak and Shake, I called their foster Mom to keep her updated. She told me it was probably just nerves. She asked if I had a walmart sack in the car- I told her, No I'm new to all this! I will now for sure though! LOL!
After Steak and Shake we checked into the cabin so we could change into our thermals. Holly and Stuart had gotten the kids toys. They were so excited to get gifts. Our little girl opened hers immediately and asked if she could play with it when she spent the night with us. After gifts and changing clothes, we piled in and headed to silver dollar city. The park was amazing as always. It seemed even more special this year to share it with our kids.
Mom and Holly and Aunt JJ went to cooking school while the rest of us toured the park and settled in to see the Dickens Christmas Carol. Luke and our little boy checked out all the lighting, cat walks, and scrims. Dad just grinned- a future lighting technician in our future for sure!! Our little girl enjoyed looking at the pictures of her room on my phone before the play. During the play she was a little unsure. By the end of the play, she was basically in my lap!
After the play, we all met up to go see Santa. The kids were so excited. Of course, Luke and I took a ton of pictures. While waiting to see the pictures we could buy, our little girl ran right up to me and said, "Mom, can I have this?" It was a candy cane. Before I could even respond, or even think about what she called me, our little boy said, "Did she just call you Mom?" Our little girl responded, "Well, she's gonna be our Mom, aren't you?" Then they were off to look at something else. I just looked at Mom, we both had tears in our eyes. After writing letters to Santa, we headed off to eat some Pizza.
After dinner, we looked at the lights around the park. Callie and our little girl decorated cookies. Then, they were off to the play area. The kids got to play in the ball area with Luke- that's a daddy thing! After playing, we headed over to the train. It was COLD on the train. Our little girl and boy got to spend some quality time with Nana and PaPa over the train. We took the kids on the carousel, drank hot chocolate, and watched the parade. By that time, it was getting close to the park closing.
We loaded up in the car and took the kids back to their foster Mom. It was an emotionally long day. One we wouldn't trade for the world. I'm so excited!!! How I wish I could post pics of them!!!
Callie and Uncle JR
Holly & Brady
Summer and Mom
Me and Kingston
Mr. Turkey Carrying Man
Me, Mom, and Chris
Mom, Ingrid, and Mary
Dad
Me and Dad
Ma and Aunt JJ
Silver Dollar City
3 comments:
Undoubtedly it was one of the very best Thanksgivings EVER!!!! Loved having Holly and Stubaby and the kids; loved that JR took us to see the spooklight which I still am amazed at; loved decorating Janet's house with the decorating team of "MAR-THA Stuart".....was saddened (heavy sigh) that "a dingo ate my baby" and amazed that someone (NO NAMES) actually believed the spooklight was a CHICKEN HOUSE! LOL Next year will be even better as we will have all 3 of our grandkids together! This is one happy and very humbled Nana!!!! Love you! Mom
This WAS the best Thanksgiving ever, although I do wish Mikey, Mom, Dad, Dylan, Ann & kids would have been there. It was an honor to meet your children and I can't wait to see you all again! Love you, Holly
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