Thanksgiving with the Deetz side

Deetz family photo

Carl, Lily, Carl's dad, Alexander, Ingrid, and Grandma Deetz

Lily was...well, Lily....this weekend. She entertained all with her stories and antics. She is a true performer with oodles of confidence. It really can't be explained - only experienced.

Snow! (Beautiful for gazing, not so beautiful for driving.)


Unfortunately, I misplaced my camera for the majority of our trip to Indiana and found it only about an hour before we were set to leave. So, I have very few pictures of the trip. But, we had a wonderful time catching up with Carl's family. Lily immediately took to Grandma Deetz from the moment we arrived, and in fact, claimed Grandma for her own for at least an hour on the night we arrived. Lily extended an open invitation for Grandma (and her dolls and bears) to visit us any time the mood strikes.

Lily also received a double dose of cousins this weekend. Between seeing Mary & Katie on my side and Lucy & Lainey on Carl's side, Lily had plenty of playmates and absolutely loved it! We also had a chance to see the turkeys and chickens on the farm; Lily thoroughly enjoyed terrorizing them by pretending to be a monster and chasing them all around, poor birds. We also had a chance to celebrate two November birthdays (Lily's and Lainey's) which was very nice. Thanks to Aunt Pam for the great Dora cake. Who knew that Dora decorations could also serve as utensils?! And, thanks once again to all our family on both sides. We are so very thankful for all of you.