Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving morning dawned cold and windy in Kearney. That didn't stop Ryan and Pamala from starting their day with a two-mile Turkey Trot though.

Despite the less than ideal conditions, including a big uphill trot at the end of the route, Ryan finished 6th in his age group (out of 38) and 40th overall (with 497 participants).

Done! Way to go! 

After they got their calorie burn we enjoyed the rest of the day, and of course a delicious meal, with Ryan's family.

Our little turkey

Kylie was spoiled with attention from great-grandma and the rest of the family

She even received early Christmas presents

She loved her musical Minnies from great-grandma+grandpa Burger

It's a baby in a bag!

All smiles with daddy

Chilling with mommy

Intimidating the cats

Friday morning we went to Nancy & Scott's house for the Husker football game, another outstanding meal, and more family fun.  

Playing cards with Becca and Baylea 

Early Saturday Ryan and Scott attempted some hunting, and then we wrapped up our Thanksgiving feasts with the extended Fecht family in Axtell. That afternoon we headed home and met up with Caleb, Tisha, and their family at our house. They had decided to make a pitstop on the way back to their new home in Iowa.

Tegan showed Kylie the correct way of going down the stairs on your belly

That evening naked baby time and general silliness ensued.

Doing a little light reading

Fun with princess inflatables

Tegan working the old man look in his undies and black socks 

How YOU doin'? 

After the kiddos were all in bed, we enjoyed catching up with our friends and playing the iPad game Heads Up! into the early morning hours. We are truly blessed with wonderful family and friends, and this weekend was another great reminder of how much we have to be thankful for.