A Very Happy Thanksgiving!

We went to Wisconsin to celebrate Thanksgiving (and early Christmas) with the Lowery clan - I can't even believe this, but I think it was almost 3 years ago that we were all together - we didn't make it out there last year, and the year before that when we were there, Danny & Kris were over in Ethiopia getting Caleb. So, it was very special to finally all be together again! Although, technically we weren't all together, because we are eagerly awaiting Micah's stateside arrival - Micah is Danny & Kristen's 2nd little boy that they are adopting and we are hoping they get their court date any day now! And Jeff & Darla's baby joined us inutero, so we are looking forward to having 2 more little ones with us by next year's celebration!

We had a great few days together. When we were all there, it was 10 adults, 5 kids and 4 dogs sleeping under one roof! Scott & Deann were great hosts as always! We also got the pleasure of seeing my Aunt Dianne & Uncle Jerry and cousin Jeremy, his wife Alisha and their baby Joel. It was a wonderful time of reconnecting and it went way too fast.

Sophia had a hard time parting with her cousin Brittany this time! She must have cried 4 or 5 times on the way home. Brittany is a really special big cousin that takes so much time to play with Sophia. (Thank you Brittany!)

Whenever we come away from our family, we always feel sad that we live so far apart, but we also enjoy that when we are together, we are all in the same house for several days and nights - it's a great way to bond!

Love and miss you all!!!