Thanksgiving 2013!

This Thanksgiving was very relaxing. We started the day with Mom and Sören's amazing pecan overnight french toast. YUM!!!! 

The Breakfast table

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After breakfast, we took a hike around the bay and it was an absolutely beautiful day! Here are a few pictures: 

Mom and me

On Rosario Head, overlooking the bay

Esther & Sören

Some Thanksgiving decor:

Our Thanksgiving tree...each family member writes something he or she is thankful for (every day). On the front of the leaves there is a Bible verse about giving thanks.

Mom came up with this idea....GIVE THANKS!

The 4 kids :)

My wonderful parents

After getting the food ready, we drove over to our friends' house for the BIG dinner.

The view of the Cascades driving over

The table:

Ms. Liz, Mom, and Sara (Mr. Ben in the background)

Mom and I made this banner: "Give Thanks"

The Cookseys aunt made this "Thankful" banner

Lillian & Eden-great friends!

Ready to eat!

Kid's table 

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The feast:
 Turkey/Gravy
Cranberries
Stuffing 
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato Praline Casserole 
Green Bean Casserole
Spinach Salad 
Homemade Rolls 
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
 Apple Pie  
Whipped Cream

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 Sara and Mr. Ben played praise music after dinner. They did a great job and we all enjoyed singing along.

Pie time!...Ms. Liz made 2 delicious pumpkin pies, Lillian made an apple pie, and I made a pecan pie. Delicious!  Our tummies were very full.

"In everything give thanks, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."- 1st Thessalonians 5:18