Sunday, November 25, 2012

Thanksmas 2012

It was another successful Thanksmas for the Courtright family in Michigan. This year marked the 10th year of celebrating at Uncle John and Aunt Patti's home in Saugatuck. Our entire group wore special t-shirts commemorating the occasion (although I never managed to get a picture). We had such a wonderful visit, catching up with family that we only get to see once a year. It's a large, rambunctious group and we wouldn't have it any other way! Here are some pics from our fun holiday.

Our annual family photo by the mantel. Collin didn't join us this year and we sure missed him.

This year we stayed at this gorgeous cottage on Lake Michigan. 

This was the view that greeted us each morning. Gorgeous!

An early morning beach stroll.

Back at John and Patti's home, here's another family pic.

Connor is always most excited to see his cousin Liam.

Kaitlynn enjoyed her time with Riley the dog.

Kaitlynn also loved playing with her cousin Leighton's baby dolls. She lined 'em all up for their dinnertime, ha!

Kaitlynn was so excited to see her Nana again!

Jeff and his brother Chris.

When it was time for gifts, the little elves handed them all out.

Kaitlynn opens her present.

Connor loved his, too.

Kevin was very thankful for his new sweatshirt since a cold front blew in that night and brought the first snowfall of the season!

I went Black Friday shopping in the snow, but I didn't last very long, ha!

3 comments:

  1. Great family fun!! I love that y'all have the t-shirts for the big event, too!! I. want. to. stay. in. that. house!! Oh, my, what a beautiful view to wake up to and such a quaint looking place! I think I could enjoy that one! hee hee. Glad you were able to enjoy the tenth celebration there with Jeff's family. blessings ~ tanna

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  2. Your pictures look great. You are improving!! Looks like a nice visit you guys had, as usual. And that cottage on the lake. Awesome! Too bad it was too cold to get some rays!! :-) Can't wait to see your fam soon!!!

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  3. Those shirts are awesome! I hope that becomes part of the tradition. That house where you stayed is even more awesome! A great view and a little bit of snow - that will for sure get you in the Christmas spirit. I'm impressed you braved Black Friday. I just can't bring myself to fight those crowds. Can't wait to see you!

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