Thanksgiving Vacation - Day 2: Family Building Time

Wednesday morning, we got up and had some breakfast at Wendy's.  Wendy wanted to go walking and I wanted to go with, so we tried to get out the golf cart for me to drive next to her while she walked with her dog, Ruby.  Unfortunately, the golf cart wasn't working, so I took her four-wheeler instead.  It was still fun, but the four-wheeler was loud, so it made it hard.  Allie came with on the walk and then ended up riding with me.  We didn't go very far and then Wendy had to go to work.

Tony took the other kids to go play tennis at the high school while we walked/rode.  After they were done, they came and got Allie and I and we headed back towards my parents' house.  They kids wanted to stop by Wendy and Julie's work.  They always keep snacks and drinks there, so the kids really like to help themselves.  While we were there, Missy saw my scooter and she asked if she could decorate it.  I said, sure, and she went wild.  It was pretty funny.  

After we visited, we left and went to my parents' house.  Boyd was there with Averee and Kimball getting ready to screw in the flooring for my mom's clubhouse.  So, Tony jumped in and helped with the floor.  The kids also took turns helping with the floor or with the yard work.  I sat and watched them all work from the porch.  It was a nice sunny day and even though I felt bad I wasn't helping, I enjoyed soaking in the sun and just being with family.

My dad picked up pizzas for everyone and he and Tyler came back with them right as they finished putting the patio furniture on the new floor under the gazebo.  It all looked so good, and my mom loves it.  I was glad we were able to see it completed and the smile on her face while she sat in her new seats in her clubhouse.  

After Julie got off of work, we then all went back to her house.  We took my new Cricut machine and laptop so that Julie could show me how to use it.  She showed Tony and I many cool things and I am excited to use it more in the future.  

Kevin's family then made it into town and stayed with Julie.  Then Sherri's family came for dinner with my parents.  They decided to stay at a hotel this time because they brought their older dog that needed lots of personal attention.  

Wendy, my parents and Teagan then all came, and we all had a yummy dinner all together.  The kids all love playing with their cousins, and we love hanging out with the adults.  Then we went back to Wendy's for bedtime.