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Our Thanksgiving Part 1

We spent Thanksgiving at Steve's Granny's house in Mississippi. She has a big wonderful family and I always enjoying being around them! Here are my girls playing with their beautiful cousin Maddie.
This is Sam Henry, Josh and Steve's twin cousins, Allison and Angela. Sweet sweet people!
Emily having a little cuddle time with Granny. She is 88.
Olivia and Carol. Notice the ultrasound pictures Olivia is holding. She has a baby boy due in 10 weeks. These girls are a lot of fun to be with.
Resting after the delicious meal.
Cousin Mills.
Here are the girls are with Kay-K as we were about to go to Granny's house.
Lauren and Erica. Sweet girls. Lauren is a pediatrician and she ought to send me a bill after all the questions I asked her.

We had a great day and a ton of good food. I know I have gained weight. We have so much to be thankful for.

Comments

Amanda said…
Ha! I have been reading your blog for a while now and just happened to look at today's blog and realized I knew somebody in your post Josh S., (Lauren's husband). We went to church together at LHBC in Olive Branch. His family are very sweet people. Small world :)
Nancy said…
So glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving & good family time!
Claire said…
Looks like some lovely times!

Cxx
Olivia said…
Glad Josh made the blog after teasing Lauren! Haha!
Johanne said…
Laurie, hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I love reading all about everyone's celebrations.
Looks like you and your family had a great Thanksgiving! I am pretty sure I gained a few pounds this week as well and it will only get worse!!
Kate in Austin said…
Is that a real gun on the wall behind Mills?
Kelley said…
I love your blog! I have two little girls ages 5 years and 18 months. I can totally relate to your posts!

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