We spent 3 nights in Kalona, Aaron's home town. His whole family and the incredible Quincy dog were back for the entire 4 day break. On Thanksgiving day, we actually went to my Aunt and Uncle Doug and Diane Brenneman's home in Wellman, just a few miles from Kalona, for my side of the family's Thanksgiving.
Oh yeah, that's a deep fat fryer and there's a turkey in it!!! 
The kids, minus three of us 
Let's not tell my dad we posted this one on the blog, okay? He didn't budge as we posed around him for the picture! That evening we had yet another wonderful, delicious meal with his immediate family and grand parents. The following day Aaron's sisters and I battled the crowds at the mall and then had a fun pizza meal with his extended family. A few members were even in from Virginia and it was great to visit with them!
Sit out on a game at the Swartzendruber house, get smashed with a pumpkin bar by Kayla. In the face. :) 
Mr. Quincy On Saturday we headed to Cedar Falls and I and the cousins went to A Christmas Carol in 3D. Pretty cool! Sunday morning we had breakfast at Grandma's and ALL the grandkids were present! Of course, we forgot to get a picture on this rare occasion that we are able to gather at one place at one time, but it was still fun! Got back late Sunday night and put up some Christmas decorations and lights and called it a weekend! Can't wait to do it all again in 3 weeks for Christmas! Except aren't you supposed to sleep in and relax a little on holiday breaks? That didn't happen over Thanksgiving!
My mom and I just decided we are going to see the Trans Siberian Orchestra here in Des Moines on the 22nd. What a way to kick off the holiday break!
My home made wreath. I kinda need to hide the hanger part. 
Still Charlie Brown-ish, but I love it! 
Yes, there are only icicle lights on half the house. Long story but we hope for them to be all the way up after this weekend. :)
