Thanksgiving

Turkey time, and I'm not just talking about Aunt Emily visiting. Thanksgiving festivities were in full swing. Emily & I started the day off with the local (but not small) Ashburn Turkey Trot. The Sheffler cousins arrived from Richmond in the afternoon to make it a day full of family and friends.

Geared up for the run.
















Alex prepares the name plates for Thanksgiving dinner.

Checking off her list.

Lily loves her books now.

Alex, Lily, and Maddie.

Time to feast.

Margo eats her turkey, then she takes a nap.

Henry and Matthew.

Lily gets into a game of peek-a-boo.

Matthew joins in the fun.

Family picture.

Thanksgiving 2008

We hosted friends & family for Thanksgiving dinner (and had a few more friends over for some dessert). Good thing Jen's mom was here to help keep the culinary effort on track.



The pre-game setup. Sure looks pretty.



Nana and the girls.

Alex steals a kiss.

Lily and Nana.

Justin wants a picture with the Bean.

Jen gets some help from Dave's dad - Dave.

Nana organizes the effort.

Dinner time!

Dave finishes feeding Lily.

Dessert time - Steve & Emma.

Group shot in the basement of the kids playing.

The group lets the turkey settle in.

Ryan checks out the cool Lily toys.

Yahtzee family photo.

Yahtzee, plus one.

Da girls.

Turkey Day!

Emily joined us in Ashburn for Thanksgiving. The four of us headed over to Steve & Melissa's for a great feast and good company. It was quite the day - it started out with beautiful weather, so we hit the park for some outdoor time.


Alex makes some green goo for a morning project.



Alex's favorite activity - making a mess.



Emma buckles Ethan in for a Turkey dinner.



Group shot. OK, now let's eat!



"I eat my turkey, then I take a nap"