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The beautiful table setting...
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close-up of those awesome glasses...
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mom taking a break from the kitchen...
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taking it easy (Ethan and Grandpa Ross)...
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Zoey helping Grandma the best way she knows how...
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and lots of hugs for and from Auntie Bailey...
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and lots of games of chase with Uncle Nick...
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more silliness with (you guessed it) Uncle Nick...
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more kitchen play (and work)...
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and finally dinner (Zoey's sitting in the high-chair that was mine when I was her age - so neat that my parents saved that for just this occasion).
We had a wonderful time with family. I got loads of pictures and actually have a whole other set from dinner that we had with my father and sister the day before Thanksgiving. We really had a chance to relax and enjoy each other's company, and for that and for the fact that we have so much family that loves us, I am thankful. Now home safe and sound, working on the decorating of the Christmas tree...I just am reminded again of how very blessed we are.
Looks like a lovely visit! I love those glasses you have! Really beautiful!
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