Thanksgiving at the Thiessen's

 

It was Monika and Bob's turn to host and

with our own kids away this weekend, we were a smaller group, so she decided to host in her home

instead of at the Lakehouse. She did such a beautiful job of creating an atmosphere of thanksgiving with her decor. I loved how she incorporated her Willow Tree figurines.

Somehow I did not get Bob into the photos, but he is surely there, always making sure people are welcomed and comfortable.

This year it was a lot about the new babies who arrived this summer and it was a lot of fun to
see the pride and the love shared within the family members.
It so happened, I pulled out my camera more often than I had intended,
so I will just invite you to scroll through the pics
and catch a glimpse of what the photos tell.

I think Mackenzie looks like her auntie Carmen did when she was a baby.

Darren and Chelsea are smiling because their girls are off playing on their own by now.


Grandma Carrie in love.

Katie with Anna . . . her dream come true.

Conversations and story time. 

Oma Monika in love.



Grampa Helmut and Gandma Carrie fussing.

Older cousins enthralled with auntie Naomi feeding Mackenzie.



And since the potato bar went over so well last year,

 

 we decided to repeat it . . .
 baked potatoes with chili, beef stew, a variety of toppings and salads.

Who knows, it may become tradition.
 

It is not unusual to find (Great) Opa Abe at the children's table.

Our newlyweds just celebrated two years.
They are still smiling.

The young adults table in deep conversation. 

Dessert time only had to be announced once.
Pumpkin Streusel cake

 

a variety of pies and chocolate zucchini muffins . . .

My cousin, Moni, who is her second year of studies here . . .
planning to go back to Paraguay when she is done.
Still smiling after doing a ton of dishes.

It was good to be together.
So much to be thankful for!