ThAnKsGiViNg - Pt 1: Chicagoland

This past weekend we headed to my parent's home outside of Chicago to have our first of 2 Thanksgivings; the first was with my side of the family. I am so thankful for the family that I am a part of, the family that God placed me in. God knew just what He was doing, as always. Sure, we're crazy, but we sure do know how to have a lot of fun when we're together!
We got together on Saturday to eat some amazing home-made grub. We all got to be together, which doesn't happen often since we live in a different state, and it was a blast. The party started at 2pm and lasted until after 11pm. We ate, played games, told stories, took pictures... We made memories, and I am so thankful for them.
Before dinner we started a new tradition: each person, kids included, say one thing that they are thankful for. It seems so simple, but it was a huge blessing and a sweet time of sharing. God can use even simple things like that to draw us closer to Him and to one another. It was precious.

Here's some pics of the day:

Ben & dad's favorite pastime - Chess


Turkey Prep


Whip cream in the mouth - our family specialty



This is us :)