Thanksgiving week...

Rilynn had quite a first Thanksgiving. In fact, she had quite a first Thanksgiving week. Gammy, Papa, Aunt K, Uncle Lem, and cousins Gabbie & Coen all drove up from Atlanta for the week.

On Tuesday, we had a busy day exploring St. Louis. We first went down to the Arch, where Papa, Aunt K, Uncle Lem, Gabbie, Coen, and mommy went to the top while Rilynn stayed at the base with Gammy and daddy. Afterwards, Gammy, Papa, Aunt K, Uncle Lem, Gabbie & Coen went on the Budweiser tour while mommy, daddy, and Rilynn ran a few errands.

On Wednesday, we had family portraits taken. Here are a few pictures from the many taken of the family.

We also had some Christmas photos taken of Rilynn, Gabbie, & Coen.

I love this smile!!!

And here is our family Christmas photo that will be sent out as Christmas cards.

And of course Thursday was Thanksgiving day. The men stayed outside most of the day smoking one turkey and deep-frying another one, while the women stayed inside cooking the side dishes. We had quite a feast! Here is a picture of Rilynn on her first Thanksgiving.

And with cousin Gabbie...

Here is a quick look at what daddy's Thanksgiving was like...

On Friday, mommy, Aunt K, and Gammy went shopping while Rilynn, Gabbie, & Coen stayed with daddy, Uncle Lem, and Papa. And on Saturday we all cheered on the Jackets (except Uncle Lem) as they defeated the Bulldogs 45-42! Unfortunately after the big win, everyone headed back to Atlanta. We will miss them a lot but look forward to seeing them in just over 3 weeks when we drive back to Atlanta for Christmas!