Snow & Thanksgiving

We went to Illinois for the week of Thanksgiving - Usually we go for Christmas, but I will be far too pregnant to travel then. It was so good to get away from everything and relax with family! It was especially sweet because it SNOWED! My two little snow buddies (Tony and Grayson) were completely thrilled! We got to see both of Tony's grandmas, got lots of cousins time and lots of food.

I think the sweetest and newest thing about this trip from all the others was Grayson's obsession and adoration for his older cousin, Koen. Koen is my first and only nephew and Grayson absolutely adored him and asked to see and play with him everyday we were in Illinois!

I will let the pictures speak mostly for themselves....

Above: the flight there he was happy, awake and excited...

Below: the flight home he was wiped out!

One of our favorite things to do when we lived in Illinois during the holidays was going to the Festival of Trees. We were so excited that the dates worked out to get to go while we were there - and we got to go with all of our family.

Cousins.... See how Grayson looks at Koen!? He did that all week - copied everything he did and said.... it was precious!

 

SO much fun in the SNOW!!!

 

Those last two pics.... my little snow buddy! :)

Of course in making sure to capture every new moment of Grayson, we didn't get any good pics of us or grandparents or aunts/uncles.... Typical first child problem ;) (Many more pics on Facebook soon!)

We had a great time! And as much as I'm going to miss them all at Christmas, we are getting really excited about having our very first ever Christmas at home! It's the first time we are home all December and the first Christmas home to start new family traditions and the last Christmas as a family of three. I'm going to soak up this month and make lots of memories!