The Incredible Family

The Incredible Family

Friday, December 11, 2009

A Hawaiian Christmas at Thanksgiving

No, we didn't go to Hawaii.......

My parents did and all they brought us was this.

(We're hoping this one makes it for the family Christmas card.)

The original plan was to wait until Christmas to receive our gifts from Hawaii, but my parents couldn't wait. So, after our traditional Thanksgiving dinner, we gathered around while they showed us pictures from their trip, told a few stories and then broke out boxes of wrapped gifts. It really was like Christmas.




Anthony and his girlfriend Ericka with baby Austin. (I have to say "baby" because he is getting way too big, way too fast.)

So, now all my kids are set for Hawaiian day at school, and if we ever take a trip, we know what to wear!

For Thanksgiving this year, we all gathered at my brother Chris's house. He and Tally are the ultimate hosts. Our meal was fabulous.

My mom makes the best pies in the world.


My favorite is banana cream. Yum!

There were activities planned non-stop all weekend long. Dodge ball, football, air soft guns, movies, eating out, and we even went to an indoor water park.

Mostly, my kids just love being with their cousins.


Emma even found a dinosaur that she played with and slept with all weekend long.

Amongst all the excitement, Hunter lost his first tooth! Hoo-ray!

Gotta love that toothless smile!

Thanksgiving was great, and our first round of Christmas was lots of fun too. We're all warmed up for the real thing, can't believe it's less than 2 weeks away.

9 comments:

Michelle said...

Looks like so much fun! I am so glad your parents had a good time, I hope that means your mom felt really good so she could enjoy it. What happened to Savanah's curls? I hope I am on the christmas card list because that is going to be hysterical!

Jeanne McInelly said...

Was that Jared in a pink flowered Hawaiian shirt? What he won't do for his mother in law. Hey, we haven't had banana cream pie in years. It looked delicimous. We gotta make plans for Chrismas. I bet you all had a blast opening your before Christmas presents. You looked fabulous.

Camille said...

Ha Ha.. He did draw the line when we opened up a coconut bikini and grass skirt. That, he will never put on.

MelRol said...

Wow, what a fun Thanksgiving! I'm so glad your parents were able to have an amazing trip like that! Ericka looks really cute--go Anthony!

Tara said...

Love it! Too bad you didn't get to feel the sand and sun for yourselves. But I guess the attire is the next best thing? ;)

Those Thanksgiving pies really do look perfect. Glad you had a great holiday

Erin Cummings said...

Hahaha, man I had to make that 2nd pic bigger because I couldn't find you Camille, then I finally did, and then I honestly wet my pants laughing. That was so so so funny! You all have the best time together an that is just too fun! Thanks for sharing!

Mike and Emma said...

Mmmm....those pies look awesome! I can't believe that your mom made all of them. We are so exited to see you guys next week. A HUGE thank you in advance for picking us up from the airport. I know it's a pain- but we appreciate you helping us out!

Jenn said...

How fun! You guys look awesome! Wow, your mom's pies looked amazing. I'm anxious to hear how Emma liked her dinasour :) Merry Christmas McInelly's!

Matt and Carla said...

Those pies look too perfect to eat, yum yum!