2013 Week 48: Family Fun

Thanksgiving week is always one of  family gatherings. This week we had great times of family togetherness including a birthday party.

These are my two favorites of the many photos of Zion's birthday celebration last Sunday.

Monday I finished Karen's t-shirt memory quilt which I began in August for her birthday. She thought I'd save it for Christmas, but I couldn't wait so I gave it to her at the meal that night.

Among the things being moved around, put away or rearranged for the holidays, is this ancient airline bag that the Hoyt family used to lug the oven bird nest around. I am waiting to I hear the story that goes with it.

One quiet evening I caught my husband in his studio with another woman!

Thursday. Thanksgiving Day, we feasted at Stephan and Karen's along with SIL Diane, daughter Leah and her household, Jimmy and Skye.

Gryffon and Gracie enjoying the Thanksgiving guests

Unlike Monday nights, the dogs of the house were allowed to roam freely.
Later they were treated to an afternoon walk.

Thanksgiving after-dinner activities

Friday all the Koch family, except Kristie and baby Jude, enjoyed a couple hours of bowling at Northside Lanes.

Fun for all

Saturday I took Diane home and then prepared for more overnight visitors--Sam and three of his boys plus Jared (Sara's son).

The extra bedroom

Sam and Malachi rose early today, Sunday, for their very first hunting experience!
I didn't realize the photo was fuzzy until later. However, it is the only one of that first memorable event.

Jared could not get a later flight so spent Saturday night here and was allowed back into his dorm at AU this afternoon. Can you guess what we played?