Thanksmas 2015

We had another great trip to Michigan for our annual Thanksmas celebration. This year, Collin wasn't able to join us due to his work schedule in North Dakota. It's never the same when we aren't all together.

Goofing around in the rental car.

This year we didn't have our usual snowy Michigan weather. So we made sure to snap a picture of this patch of snow while we were out one day. Ha!

Connor's 4th grade curriculum at school included the study of Native Americans. So of course, when we saw this elaborate tree carving of a Native American in Saugatuck, we had to stop for a pic!

Kaitlynn and Lennyn loved playing with baby cousin Roslyn.

The ultimate toy for Connor, a cardboard box.

Boxes were a big hit all around. Love these sweet girl cousins.

Santa hats for our annual Christmas caroling.

Connor and Kaitlynn's favorite part of Thanksmas -- the gifts!

Another Thanksmas tradition, Jon and Jeff peeling potatoes.

The weather was crisp and cool, perfect for some cousin playtime.

The big girls tackling a gingerbread house project.

And now, moving on to gymnastics. Headstands all around!

And now for a bridge! Love these girls, oh-so-cute!

After all that hard work, they needed some refreshment from the pantry, a.k.a. pantry shots!

Courtright boys enjoying some play time in the basement.

SKUNK!

Courtright brothers, Jeff and Chris.

The rental car wasn't quite big enough for the Courtright/Spencer clan. Don't tell the traffic police that Jeff snuck in the back!

The Courtright/Spencer clan at dinner. Such a nice time!

Nope, he sure didn't sleep on the plane ride home.

We are so thankful for our family gatherings at Uncle John and Aunt Patti's home in Michigan. The fun and family bonding time are memories we will cherish for a lifetime!