Saturday, December 1, 2007

The Best Thanksgiving...Ever.

This Thanksgiving was by far the most special we've ever had. We had so much to be thankful for and especially being able to spend it with my amazing parents in their wonderful home! Jeff came down and joined us as well! Jeff's been in Russia on a mission for 2 years so it was MORE than a treat having him home for the holidays! Mom & Dad worked beyond very hard and cooked the food to literal perfection! Mom even got out all of her fine China, it was so beautiful! Not only was the food perfect, but so was the day! It was full of delicious food, swimming (Mom & Dad heated the pool & the spa...it was amazing!), games (Catch Phrase specifically!...Mom & i dominated until it ended with Seth & I arguing over his cheating! ...LOL...and of course everyone was on Seth's side...so while we duked it out Mom & Dad showed off their 'Catch Phrase' skills & smoked us all!), football (of course!!), endless laughter (until we almost passed out!), caterpillars (we found a Caterpillar outside and showed it to Nics & she named it "Bubbs" :)...it was priceless!), and we created family memories we will cherish forever! Our food menu was better than a restaurant's! We had...a HUGE Turkey, homemade Gravy from the Turkey, Mom's Yams (which are by far the best Yams you will EVER eat in your ENTIRE life! Just ask us...we'll tell you ALL about it!), Carrots Leanees (i don't know how to spell it but it's delicious!), Deviled Eggs, Strawberry Jello Salad, Waldorf Salad, Stuffed Celery, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing (stuffed in the bird AND out!) Cranberries, Parker House Rolls, Potato Rolls, Green Bean Casserole, ...Banana Cream Pie, Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Razzleberry Pie, & Pecan Pie! And that's just off the top of our heads...we feel like we are forgetting something though... BUT, to sum it all up, it was the most special, tender, fun filled, cherished Thanksgiving ever. Thank you Mom & Dad for all of of the hard work and love you put into Thanksgiving to make it perfect, simply perfect. We love you :)
Here are some pictures of our wonderful Thanksgiving!


Nics is calling Grandma to tell her we're on our way!













Our amazingly beautiful girl never stops smiling!






That's our girl!! She made sure we had the football!




The GORGEOUS table decorations! The picture doesn't do it justice! :) Way to go Mom!








Seth & Jeff watching football! Of course... :)



Jeff & Nicci watching DORA...she got a little tired of football and needed some 'Dora Time'







I LOVE her.
The family sitting down to have the best Thanksgiving dinner EVER.

Our cute little Trio!



Nicci's favorite place to be...in Grandma's arms!









This is us... in a nutshell! :)


My mom is amazing...i want to be her when i grow up! :)








Nicci playing with her daddy! They are adorable aren't they?



Could i be ANY luckier??









Are they twins OR what?!
Nicci LOVES the Bambi quilt! Every time she goes to Grandma & Grandpa's, even if it's just for a minute, she HAS to cuddle with Bambi! After she ate her dinner this is where she landed :)



She loves her Uncle "Beff"


Nicci & Daddy are so excited to go swimming in the warm pool!







This was soooo fun!

Hanging out in the spa!




The "Thanksgiving Swimmers"!










"Nicci where's Grandma?".... "THERE SHE IS!!"


A cute candid of me & my girl!

10 comments:

AnnEE said...

I wish I had pretty thick hair like you! Stay tuned for a hair change coming in the next week or so.....

I'm jealous that you went swimming. There will be NO swimming around here with our 24 degree weather!

Brandi Lyn said...

My parents heated the pool! It was amazing...and i am VERY excited to see your 'hair change'! :)

Shelise said...

Ah... the swimming sounds so fun. I love the new changes to your page by the way.

Amber and David said...

Hey Brandi! Of course I remember you! I'm glad you found our page, it's so great all the people you run into blogging, I love it! It's a great way to keep in touch. My pregnancy has been great (besides the first couple of yucky months!) but I love being pregnant! Your family is adorable! I can't believe how big your little girl is! Time flies doesn't it! It was so good to hear from you!

Ashley Clark said...

Cute new blog layout! I love how many pictures you take. I need to be better about that, or should I say Doug needs to be better...

School is going great. One more final to go--tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!

The Foote Family said...

Brandi! I love reading your blog and I really like the cute new background with snowflakes and Christmas music you added! Swimming sounds like so much fun. I am jealous.

Karolyn said...

OH MY GOSH! I was shocked to see a message from you on my blog the other day! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC! I have started scrolling through looking at your blog but I am sure it will take a while! How are you?! You and your little trio seriously look so happy! ANd that makes me happy! Gosh girl-seeing you makes me smile!

David and Maggi said...

Swimming is a little bit unconventional on Thanksgiving but looks like you had a blast anyway. Your family look adorable!

Unknown said...

Hey!!! Look!!! I'm finally commenting on your blog!! :) Sorry it's taken this long... I wanted to read the whole thing before I commented. And I have to say... I love it!! It's the first time i've cried since I stepped off the plane. :) It made me want to live in Vegas!!! I love you guys!!! Keep up the good work!! It's awesome!!!

Brandi Lyn said...

We all wish you lived her too. BYU is overrated...JK!! lol. We love you smelly.