We've (my family) been spending this holiday with the Allen family since I was in high school, and so I couldn't help but notice how the dynamics have changed over the years. During those years, dinner consisted of the adults (both sets of parents and occasionally some additional adult friends) and the "kids" (more like the teens and pre-teens). After dinner we'd play Tripoley or watch football (translation: the women played Tripoley while the men watched the game). Then we'd drift around to having a dessert or two before finally heading home.
Nowadays the time frame is pretty much the same, but the cast has changed. My sisters and their families spent the holiday with their in-laws, so we didn't get to see them. We've also included a few more people (like Jill and Rob, whose families are out of state; Milon, Jessica, and Megan, Katie's in-laws; and Phil and his family). My cousin Mike, his wife Megan, and their son Ben also joined us this year since they couldn't head home to CA or WA for the holiday. The adults now officially out number the kids, but the number of little ones is slowly increasing.
Watching the little ones (Mabel, Weston, Max, and Ben) brought a smile to my face; to think that this tradition started so many years ago, and here we are continuing it with our own families and children.
I love this holiday.
Sarah with Max; he LOVES those glasses. Seriously!
Sarah with Max; he LOVES those glasses. Seriously!
Weston kept hiding from me under this hat; luckily, my camera finger was quicker!
Mabel hid under the table with the apple cart while we women gabbed and enjoyed dessert.
You have no idea how many pictures we had to take to try and get a decent one of my husband.
Katie, Me, and Sarah
Belly picture! Katie is one of my many friends who is also pregnant. Here our little ones "high-five" each other in utero (or at least we think they are).
Belly picture #2: Scott and Nevin... uh, no comment.
You have no idea how many pictures we had to take to try and get a decent one of my husband. 
Katie, Me, and Sarah
Belly picture! Katie is one of my many friends who is also pregnant. Here our little ones "high-five" each other in utero (or at least we think they are).
Belly picture #2: Scott and Nevin... uh, no comment. 
1 comment:
Heather you look wonderful! you're glowing!
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