Chris's Birthday Party

Chris wanted to have a party at home this year. We had a crazy card, pajama birthday party. So, everyone came over in their comfy PJ's and we played cards. We had 3 card tables set up. 2 tables for 500 and 1 for poker. Good times.

Chris is wearing the crown that Boston wore when he turned one. Chris turned 31, so I thought it would be funny to add a "30" to the crown. So, now it says, "it's fun to be 31."
Shannon, Carey, Keith and Asha playing 500.

Chris, Tina, Brennan and Justin playing 500.

Mike, Shannon and Thiggy playing poker.

Chris trying to help Tina decide how to play her hand.

Happy Birthday Chris!

Thanksgiving with the Fox & Marco Family

Thanksgiving dinner (Round 2) with Chris's family was held at our home this year. Notice the candle/flower center piece on the table. We all lit a candle in memory of Chris's late grandfather who passed away in the spring. We miss you Pawpaw.

Chris's dad makes the BEST turkey in the deep fryer. This year, he cooked 2 of them to make sure there would be enough left overs. Chris had the honor of carving the birds and enjoyed every minute of it. As usual, Chris's mom prepared a yummy fest and also made 3 pumpkin pies! Brent gets his own. No joke, she makes a pie just for Brent. Chris's birthday fell on Thanksgiving this year. He's one year older and hopefully wiser. Next year he'll hit the big 3-0!! I made Chris a beautiful Boston Cream Cake that NOBODY got around to eating. We were all too full for cake by the end of the day.

Thanksgiving (Round 1) at the VanderHorst Home

Thanksgiving dinner (lunch really) with my family was awesome. My mom made a delectable spread of thanksgiving food. We ate so much that it ruined our appetite for our evening dinner with Chris's family. What can I say, my mom rocks the kitchen!

My brother, Barry brought his awesome 4-wheeler over. We had so much fun riding it through the woods. If I had some land, I would definitely own my own 4-wheeler to play on. We also worked up an appetite by jumping on the tramp-o-lean and playing some basketball. It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun together. I just LOVE the holidays!