With Family

It's a rare treat for us to get to be with family during the COVID pandemic. But how could we miss out on seeing  Chris, Kelsey, Clara and Robert for a DUAL celebration - Robert's eleventh birthday and Thanksgiving Day.

We left Temple on Monday morning, and arrived in the early afternoon. It was November 23, which was Robert's birthday. He had been anxiously waiting for us to arrive so he could celebrate with us. He had already opened his gifts from the rest of the family. Ours were opened after we sang "Happy Birthday" and enjoyed some mini-cupcakes. The big dessert of the day would come later that evening. 

Make a wish, Robert!

Opening one of Grandma and Grandpa's gifts

This marble run, from his other grandparents, was a big hit!

Just for fun - Making Oreo turkey cookies

The big event of the day came that evening, when we went to Robert's choice of restaurant for dinner - The Melting Pot! Yum! It was a feast for all of us. 

Robert's special birthday-dessert-plate!

Thanksgiving Day was a beautiful family celebration! Kelsey put on a wonderful spread. Of course, you'll notice the missing turkey platter, but there was a delicious ham. That's how our family does Thanksgiving, because of a poultry allergy among us. 

The family (minus me - the photographer) about to enjoy the holiday meal

Both Robert and Clara entertained us for awhile with their musical talents.

Thor also kept us entertained. He only got a few nibbles of the Thanksgiving dinner, and wished for more. Maybe that's why he's looking so forlorn in this photo! But he did get MORE than his share of attention from everyone.

We stayed in Katy until Friday morning and got back home not long after lunch-time, thankful for the time we shared with our kids and grands.