Thanksgiving Fun

Thanksgiving was a blast this year! The entire family (Nagypapa and Nagymama included)went to Aunt Amy's house for Thanksgiving this year, which was a bit different then years past when we went to Gettysburg, but it was great. Being around family for Thanksgiving is what it is all.

Ben, James and I arrived early so that the two cousins could play, eat lunch and nap. That was the plan anyways. Ben had other plans for his parents. He decided to nap before we left his house and so once it was time to lay Ty and Ben down for their naps, Ben refused. It was fine though as Ben explored the play areas of the house and got to play with all of Ty's toys.

Ben and Ty Playing


After nap time was over, the boys played some more and then it was time to sit down for the Thanksgiving Feast. Ben really enjoyed the pumpkin muffins, stuffing and corn. He did not really like the turkey or sweet potatoes. I am sure that turkey will be one of his favorites one day, but for now he is anti-meat and pro-carbs (so is his cousin by the way). As for sweet potatoes, we will see. His face really said how much he detested the taste, but thats fine with me. His Mommy doesn't care much for them either.

After dinner there was of course more play. The boys were enjoying going through the ottoman of toys as well as sitting in it. It was okay by Uncle Eric to do this, so it was okay by Mom. After a bit of playing we all went downstairs to the media room and the boys danced to Abba's Mama Mia song. Both boys LOVE Abba and we caught some great video and pictures of the little monkeys. It was too too cute.

The Cousins Playing with Nagypapa and Nagymama




Exploring


Playing in the Ottoman




Busting Some Moves




After a bit of dancing it was time to see Ben's other Grandma so she could see him. Once we arrived, we were all too full to eat, but enjoyed each others company. Ben loved chasing Sonya and Vicki, playing the piano and pointing out the fans in the apartment. Around 8:30 it was time to leave as it was two hours past Ben's usual bed time and his parents feared pressing their luck much longer.

The next day was black Friday. We didn't get up early to do any holiday shopping, but we did go out to see the Reston Parade. Our little family went last year, but this year Aunt Amy, Uncle Eric, Ty, Nagypapa and Nagymama all decided to go. It was a lot of fun seeing all the floats and the cousins expressions as characters and dancing ballerinas would go by. Soon enough it was lunch time and together we all went to the American Tap Room for a bite to eat. The boys did great with their lunch. Ty wasn't into his fruit cup side, so Ben graciously ate all of his honeydew fruit for him. What are cousins for anyways?

The Parade




In all it was a great two days of family bonding. The boys had a great time playing and watching each other. The family was together to share the holiday experience and my little boy and nephew celebrated their second Thanksgiving. I can't believe how big they have both gotten!