Thanksgiving 2016

We spent a special Thanksgiving in MN this year with Grandma. We worked hard finding the JOY and gratitude we know that both God and Grandpa are calling us to do, but Grandpa's absence was felt by us all. Whether it was in the actual carving of the turkey, or the laughter and conversations around the table, his voice and giant smile were greatly missed. 

We sure enjoyed spending the day with LeAnne & Dan and Oma & Opa.

Kyle surprised us with a giant 15 foot tree for Grandma that he cut down from our land!

We had quite the time getting it in the house as well as lighting it! But it sure looks festive, and certainly fills the room.

The girls were thrilled to have some cousin time too!

We made it home with time  to find a tree for our house as well, a little bit shorter though :)

And much to the girls' delight, our elf made her return. It is going to be a bittersweet Christmas season, but one definitely filled with blessings.