We did a lot of visiting in the morning with family. William had a great time with Great Grandma Nona and Great Grandpa Budd
My grandma and grandpa with their great grandchildren - they are using bribery to get William to hold still...you can see the bag in his hands
and now all over the ground!
While Mom and Dad were helping set up for dinner, Uncle Mike gave us a hand. Or two.
William absolutely ADORES Mike "Big Guy". Look how happy he (William) is.
We also helped Aunt Megan with a full body workout before she sat down to eat
Amelia in her Thanksgiving outfit with Great Grandma Nona. Amelia had a lot of outfit changes on Thursday!
And just because I think this is funny, here is Scott showing off his halo while getting desserts ready.
The tables are almost ready! We had 19 people at my parents' Thanksgiving
Apparently, we were too busy eating to take any other pictures. But, here is my dad washing the dishes afterward.
My grandparents and their grandchildren (with spouses):
Bottom (L-R): Ryan, Grandpa Budd, Kelly, John, Megan
Upper(L-R): Ashley, Kyle, Nona, Mike, Amber
My grandparents with their grandchildren: Bottom (L-R) Budd, Kelly, Megan
Again with the spouses
Everyone getting up, chaos
After we got cleaned up from our meal and took our pictures, we threw a small bridal shower for my cousin, Ashley. She is getting married next Saturday! This is Amelia's shower outfit!
William and Big Guy watch some football
The happy bride and groom: Ashley & Ryan
As this was a "family" shower, the men in our family were invited also. They were beyond thrilled!
We played a game with toilet paper. My cousin Kyle is about to get a veil. He is super excited. Team #1: Megan, Kaye, Amber, Kyle (model)
Mike undergoes his transformation.Team 2 Kevin W, Mike, Kelly, Nona
Creative team consults, model waits in anticipation
Mike's look included a fingertip veil, blusher, crown, sash, wrist corsage and a happy face
Another angle of the bride
The third team's finished look: boquet, garter, necklace, ring and veilTeam 3: Kim, Ryan, Ashley, Grangerry
Three beautiful brides ready for judging
They are such great sports! Kyle's team wins!
Grangerry isn't about to waste toilet paper
Opening gifts
Everyone needs a tropical fish cookie jar!
Tom and Scott couldn't be persuaded to join in the fun.
Some of the treats
More treats
After a[nother] piece of pie for the grown ups and a refreshing nap for the kids, it was time for the Heidt Christmas/Thanksgiving. Here is Amelia's Christmas outfit (one of many. I think she has enough for the 12 days of Christmas).
William and Grandpa Heidt
Amelia and Aunt Cathy
There is always room for treats! Even if you weren't hungry for dinner!
Are these two related? Cousin Alex enjoys his treat
William enjoyed his time playing with his cousins very, very much! He talked about it for a long time afterward (still)!
And an attempt at the Heidt family picture (note Amelia trying to pull down the curtains)
Attempt #2 (note: Daddy peeking, William laughing at Dad, Amelia pulling on my nose)
Attempt #3 Our family looks decent, although serious...but others don't
Attempt #4
Are these two related? Cousin Alex enjoys his treat
William enjoyed his time playing with his cousins very, very much! He talked about it for a long time afterward (still)!
And an attempt at the Heidt family picture (note Amelia trying to pull down the curtains)
Attempt #2 (note: Daddy peeking, William laughing at Dad, Amelia pulling on my nose)
Attempt #3 Our family looks decent, although serious...but others don't
Attempt #4
