We have so much to be thankful this year. Doug & I were so lucky to stay in North Carolina this year for the Thanksgiving Holiday - my mom, Grandpa John and Great Aunt Evie traveled to come and see us! What a treat.
We spent a day in Durham before packing up and driving to the mountains for a four night retreat in a log cabin. Such a great way to spend Thanksgiving with our family. Our friend Chad also joined us, so we had a full house.
We spent our days cooking, eating, playing games and sitting cozy by the fire. It was a perfect holiday! Plus, our visitors stayed a few days longer - so our we didn't have to say goodbye. Hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Me with Mom and Willie by the fire.
Grandpa kneading the dough for our homemade rolls - yum!
The dogs wresting on the couch
On the hill, in front of our cabin. This is a really bad angle, but yes I'm starting to look pregnant :)
From the road where we fried our turkey - what a view we had!
The cooks in action
Our first Fried Turkey - it was so good!
Right as we finished eating, it began to snow - it was beautiful!
Doug and I took a walk after dinner in the snow. View of our cabin.
On our walk with WillieDisclaimer: I am holding Doug's alcoholic beverage in this photo so he could take the picture. I was not drinking. I swear. You can ask my mom.
On the way back to the cabin, we heard a deer in the woods. We were peering into the darkness as Willie stood on point. All of a sudden, Doug said, "I hope it's a deer and not a bear." At that point, I grabbed Willie and took off. A few seconds later, he saw the outline and said it was a bear! When he turned to tell me not to panic, I was halfway up the hill - running all the way home. I think it was my first mother's instinct kicking in.
Cozy Thanksgiving evening
The dogs wrestling in the snow
On our last day - Mom & Gpa on the porch.
