Thanksgiving 2009

We lucked out this year & got to enjoy Thanksgiving with Ryan's family in Houston. Uncle Damon & Aunt Carlin hosted Thanksgiving for both sides of the family. Carlin did an amazing job of prepping the house. She had gorgeous floral arrangements on the tables & name cards. There was the "kids" table for all of us & the "grown up " table. Emma was the highlight of the day & enjoyed getting to see her daddy's family. Aunt Michelle came from Dallas with her guy Fred so the day was complete. Emma has really taken to her Grandma Sherry & was waiting all morning for her to arrive. This is the first Thanksgiving with Emma that we were not flying so it was nice to have breakfast & watch the parade. After lunch we hung out & watched the Dallas Cowboys game. Unfortunately I was supposed to work on Friday so we left around 7p for Austin. We learned we have a lot to be thankful for this year & enjoyed having a family dinner. I know this will mean more to my mother in law sherry than any present we can buy her. Having her children & grandchild together for the holiday. I have to work Christmas so this was our big chance this year for a get together. Now its off to a whirlwind pre-Christmas trip to see my 2 families. St. Simons Island, GA for 3 days & Maryland/Virginia for 3 days. Then, its Christmas Eve with our neighbors (who are really more like family). Next year we have offered to host Thanksgiving at our house because the UT game will be here.