I know, I know...it' 1 week away from Christmas, and I'm just getting around to what happened at Thanksgiving...this fall season I have been swamped with photo shoots. It's good, but has definitely kept me busy...since I'm at the computer editing photos so often, my kids don't like it when I'm 'blogging'. And neither does Troy...
This Thanksgiving, I had the grand idea of going to Idaho. Troy's grandparents live in Blackfoot. I have only been to Blackfoot twice in my life (once for Thanksgiving 11 years ago, and once for Grandpa Korth's funeral - when I was pregnant with Kyle), and my kids have never gone...this summer I have come to realize the importance of family, extended and immediate and am trying my hardest to strengthen ties...so, going to Idaho seemed the perfect thing to do. I have loved being able to take my kids to MY grandparents farm, and Troy hasn't gotten to do that. It's not that we haven't been invited, we have, we have always just had conflicts that have prevented going up when everyone else has gone up...so, enough with the excuses...I kind of had my mother-in-law invite us for Thanksgiving, and then somehow the rest of the Korth Family decided to follow suit...let's face it, I don't think I was the only one who felt guilty...
We arrived, and the kids went outside to ride Grandpa's Train that he has painstakingly made...it is incredible. The kids were IN HEAVEN! Kinlee wouldn't get out. Literally. Then, grandpa pulled us around on the hood. It's the hood of an old truck that you lay on. THEN...grandpa got out the cherry picker - a rectangular cage that gets lifted up by a tractor. Heaven...bliss...the kids only came in to eat, and then were back outside. Here are some photos... there are a million, but I don't know what ones to leave out...everyone wanted copies, so here they are...I do have a few favorites, they will be last...you can scroll down to see my description of them...
My favorites...I know what you're thinking, how rude we all are to make grandma do the dishes...don't worry, we all helped (especially Cherice...she gets the award) but I made everyone move when I got my camera out. I love the authenticity of these...
Grandma and Grandpa, thank you for a perfect Thanksgiving, we will not wait another 11 years to visit...Korth Siblings...it was a super fun day with you all...(it is always best when we are only together for a few hours at a time, isn't it?) LOVE YOU ALL!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thanksgiving
Posted by Jen at 12/17/2009
Labels: Holidays, Lilya Farm, Thanksgiving
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The pictures are awesome. I love the expression on "Junker's" face too. Thanks for being the awesome photographer (and instigator) of our Thanksgiving trip. It was a blast! Wasn't that an old comic strip in the '80s-- Junkers and Ronnie?
I'm am such a fun! These pictures are simply awesome and priceless. I want to be a part of your family after seeing these. I just can't get over how amazing, especially the ones of your Grandma doing the dishes. First to have her around, and second, to have a picture like that. I would give anything for either.
OooH I loved the picture of the Lilya's they are such great people. G-ma Lilya would not wanted to be doing anything different then dishes. I loved that train, so fab, The joy G-Pa L has on his face. It makes me tear up, I miss my Daddy now. Doug enjoying his family is priceless. love ya all, cute christmas card by the way.
Jen, love the picutures. It brings back the good memories. I stole them for my blog too. What would I do with out you? I don't want to find out. Thanks!
I was wondering if somebody was going to post pictures from Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful time to spend with my family. I don't care what the world thinks, I am glad that we have all the kids, their spouses and grandchildren that we have. Each adds much to our life. Thanks, Jen, for getting us to go. It blessed the lives of Grandpa and Grandma Lilya as well as each of our own. I hope to make Bear Lake a place where all can come and enjoy the activities as well as each other and make fond memories that last for a lifetime. I love my family. Thanks for the pictures.
Those are like the perfect all American photos. Love em.
How fun! My kids are hanging over my shoulder asking why we never get to go on a train.
Grandparents are the best.
That train is AWESOME! I am forwarding this post to my mom...I have a feeling my dad could pull together something just like it.
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