Turkey, Apples, Trees and Lights!

A long 4 day weekend helped us remember what we are THANKFUL for and enjoy lots of family time together.  Griffin summed up the season with his turkey...but I'm guessing he is thankful for a lot more! 

Thanksgiving morning was cool and clear and we were able to get out and enjoy some fresh air.

Dressed and Ready to go...I swear they love each other, just aren't quiet great in pictures together.

Millie and my cousin Randy.

Helping Grammy make some gravy.

Us!

GG and the Bigs.

Ladies in the kitchen...

Some family business.

The spread.

Special cuddles for Papa.

Up to something...

Dinner time...and it was great! Thanks Mom and Dad for hosting another successful Thanksgiving!

After we woke from our Turkey-comas, it was time to dress up in our Purple and Gold (and Rich in Crimson and Gray)...and cheer on our Huskies (Cougars)! 

These 2 got to wear purple since the Huskies won the Apple Cup in 2014....

My Purple and Gold fans.

A marriage divided...on one day each year!

Apple Cup was full of friends, food, football, fumbles and FUN!

H and I enjoying a pregame treat!

Half-time play session.

All tuckered out from the game...and it looks like they will be in Purple and Gold again next year.

Another day...another plan for family fun.  This time, it was packing up the troops in the truck and heading to the mountains to get our Christmas Tree.

A quick stop at the Ranger Station to get our permit.

Mt. Rainer...we see you!

Getting all bundled up and ready to search out a tree.

Look at these GLOVES!

Love days like this.

Did we find a Tree....YEAH!

Kids loving the snow.

These faces melt my heart!

This one too!  Chukar had so much fun and loves the snow.

Cut her down.

Snow, yummy!

Griffin was a big help with the hand saw.

This family needs a selfie stick if we are ever going to get all 5 of us in a picture.

Saw. Saw. Saw.

Ta-dah!

She's a real beaut, Rich!

Daddy and Millie!

2016 Toyota Ad? I love it.

Loves.

Loaded up and ready to head home.

Home and ready to get the tree trimmed and put inside...Millie, again, supervising from the inside.

Millie and Mommy did the lights....full tree pics to come (when it gets decorated).

Not only did we get the tree lights done...Rich and Griffin got the outside lights up too!

Bring on the season!  We have started the advent calendar and are working on teaching the kids the true reason for the season. Merry Christmas...it looks like more fun times ahead!