Thanksgiving-time Visit to Grammy & Al

With Pete working on Thanksgiving, we were still able to see our families during this holiday weekend.

Pete chose to make the morning festive by cooking up some Christmas Tree and Gingerbread Man shaped pancakes for us.

While Pete was Master Chef, the boys created a chain link to count down to Jesus' birthday celebration.

and set up our centerpiece for the holidays

and Advent devotions

As with each season, Pete and I challenged ourselves individually to keep our eyes on the true gift of the season -- when our Pursuer, God, gave all of himself, by sending Jesus from Heaven to earth.

And we arrive to a warm welcome from Grandma!

and a chance to watch raptors with Al.

Some ball chasing Ping Pong games

Sharing art work

and reading notes to each other

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and building forts, while dodging the camera and photographer!

Thanks for another sweet time together, Grandma and Al!