Thanksgiving 2008 - in St. George

For Thanksgiving (I know, I am like 2 weeks late with this post, but I have been REALLY busy) Jared's family had a BIG family get together in St. George.  It was Jared's Grandpa's 80th birthday party, and he wanted all his posterity that could come to be there.

Ang and Ryan stopped by on the way down and stayed the night at our place.  Here is Kathleen and I with our toothless picture:

Then Auntie Ang read all the kids "The Night Before Thanksgiving"

Here are the kids playing in the blow-up castle we have in the basement.

Then on the drive to St. George we had Brandon and Kathleen take turns riding in the car.  Xander LOVED having Brandon in the seat with him.  Here are some pictures of them playing together on the drive.

The party was at Grandpa's church.  Here are some pictures.

This is Aunt Sue with her Granddaughter Natalie.

For the family gift exchange we got Bradley's name.  We got him two Blue-ray movies.  We also found out that Bradley and his girlfriend are expecting a baby.  Congratulations Bradley!

Here are Brandon and Xander chilling at the hotel (we shared adjoining rooms with Ryan and Ang).

The day after Thanksgiving was more family things.  Here are Xander and I decorating Gingerbread men.

Xander playing in the playroom.

Xanders favorite thing was his Uncle Tanner.  He was such a great Uncle and played with him sooo much.  Thanks Tanner!

Jared, Ang, Ashley and Lexi (baby):

All the kids in the playroom:

Then as we were packing up to leave, all the kids came and ate donuts with Xander.

And, what is a Plumb family function without an attempted family picture.  The only problem with this one, is Alyssa wore too red of an orange and she looks like she belongs with Emily and Josh's family and not her own.  (Oh, and Xander is pulling faces, Lexi didn't like the sun, I'm in front of Jareds head (which is ironic because usually it is cut off), and we have shadows on the faces), but overall I say this is the best attempt at a family picture we had in a while.

We had a lot of fun visiting family. We especially enjoying having a little one on one time with Grandpa and Ruth while everyone else went to Tuacahn.  Thanks so much for all your work Grandma Ruth!  The party turned out AWESOME!!!