Thanksgiving 2008

We spent Thanksgiving in the country this year with Bryant's family.

The big boys were fascinated with the turkey. They loved running up to it on the counter, leaning in really close, and sniffing. You would have thought this might translate into a large amount of the bird being consumed by Reeves, but you would be wrong. His quest (at his grandparents' house) to subsist only on things containing sugar continued. He ate the marshmallows off the sweet potatoes and the broccoli and grapes from the broccoli salad with that sweet dressing. Oh yes, and he did partake in the pumpkin pie for dessert. You know, because he had earned it. (Sometimes it's just easier to throw in the towel and go with the flow.)

Bennett, of course, ate like a champ and then enjoyed his time with Grandy. It seems to me that children sometimes tend to latch onto one grandparent at a time, and for Benny, right no at least out there, it's Grandy. As soon as we walk in their house, he is pouring himself out of my arms to get into Grandy's. I love it, and, naturally, so does Big Reeves.

After dinner, the big boys and I went on a nature walk. We found many treasures, most notably, a turkey feather. Preston decided it would best be used as an Indian headress.We spotted an owl almost as soon as we got back there. It amazed me as it didn't really fly away from us. It would move a couple of limbs away, but for the most part was content to sit and watch us watch him. The boys loved it. I have rarely seen an owl out like this in the daytime. It was quite a treat.

Reeves and Preston indulged me in taking some pictures. I wish I had had the big camera, but I continue to be impressed by this little point and shoot.Preston was much more agreeable than Reeves, but somehow, the older cousin was able to persuade the younger one to cooperate, and I actually ended up with a couple of shots I wouldn't even mind printing.Naturally, I had to take advantage of the video feature. Bryant had come back to gather up some firewood, and the boys had been helping him. They were thoroughly impressed with themselves. They really got into the picture taking when we returned to the back and built a fire. Of course, now it was time for silly faces. I think the tossing of leaves and the ambient smoke from the fire brings out the goofy in them. And where they get their endless energy, I'll never know. I wish I had one tenth of it. Since Family day was the next day, we were spending the night out there, so we were able to spend a little extra time by the fire. It was a good Turkey Day, and my boys loved waking up together at their grandparents' house.