Thanksgiving evening, Amanda and family came to Clinton after having Thanksgiving with Chad's family in Lexington.
Friday morning was our 9th annual baking day - and boy did we have fun! We made several Christmas goodies, cinnamon/applesauce ornaments, and decorated Peyton's birthday cake. Grammy, Mommy, Peyton, Garrison and Grammaw had a blast all day while Ron and Chad played golf and lunched at the new restaurant, Mallard's.
After a quick dinner, we went to the square for the annual Christmas parade and gathering beforehand at the Elks where the kids made ornaments and we had treats. Peyton sat on Santa's lap after the parade and told him what she wanted for Christmas. Garrison - not so much - not a fan! Maybe next year.
On Saturday, the guys played golf again, and we spent the day readying the house for the Mintun/Arthur/Todd Thanksgiving feast and Peyton's Clinton 5th Birthday Party. When everyone arrived, Peyton had a good time opening her gifts and appreciated all the fun things she received. We took family pictures, as it is rare that all 11 of us are together - and that project went well. We had a delicious turkey dinner which all seemed to enjoy.
Mark, Mary and Tom went back to St. Louis - Amanda and Chad went back to Overland Park - Grandma and Joe went to 810 - and we were the lucky ones - Peyton and Garrison got to stay in Clinton an extra night and for Sunday!
Grandma and Joe came back to our house around 6 p.m. to help us decorate the house for Christmas and to play. Joe was a great help carrying things upstairs, putting up the tree, helping decorate, etc., and Grandma had a good time playing with the kids. Peyton and Garrison enjoyed putting ornaments and candy canes on the tree and seeing their pictures from years past. We had great progress with their help!!!!
Garrison is doing great sleeping in his big boy bed at Grammy and Grandpa's. Peyton and Grammy slept together downstairs, and we all slept until after 7 a.m.! We had a quick breakfast and made it to church on time where the kids did great and enjoyed donut time. Afterwards we all went to Grammaw's where we played and had lunch with Grammaw and Joe.
Back to 1009 so Garrison could nap - Grammaw came with us. We will head to Overland Park after Garrison wakes up and will stay until Amanda and Chad get home from the Chief's game - they received great tickets in a Field Box - Denver vs. Chiefs - should be good.
We had an absolutely marvelous few days and are so blessed to have our family with us. We enjoy having our little people overnight and for extended says so much!!!!! We are blessed and have many family memories from the weekend.
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