We spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Sparta, MI with the Sheckler side of the family. This year's gathering was quite a bit smaller than past years but there were still 19 people ranging from 14 months to 94 years old.
A special moment for us not captured on camera was the dinner prayer. Kevin was asked to say the blessing but just as he was about to begin, Sofia shouted out, "I want to pray". And pray she did. She thanked the Lord for having a safe trip, for being able to play with cousin Stella, for seeing Grandpa Sheck, and for the food. Her blessing of the gathering was a blessing to her mommy and daddy.
Here are some scenes from the day.
25 lbs. of turkey.
Football. This is Grandpa Sheck w/cousins Ben and Aaron watching the Lions get "stuffed".
Aunt Patti, Aaron, and Uncle Tom enjoying the yummy food.
Cousin Erica, 2nd cousin Quinn, Sofia and cousin Stella sat at the "kids" breakfast bar.
The adult table. Uncle Jim, Aunt Sunde, Uncle Bruce, Uncle Glen, Ben, Grandpa, Uncle Paul, Great uncle Bob and Great Aunt Dorothy, Aunt Sunde's mom, Daddy and Selah.
Then there is nap time. Sofia, Quinn and Stella thought Uncle Tom made a nice pillow.
Uncle Bruce and Selah checking out the Thanksgiving sales.
Lots of game playing. Apples to Apples and ADversity were this year's favourites.
And finally, reading time before heading night-night.
2 comments:
I know you were the one holding the camera the whole time but I was sad to see that there were no pictures of you posted!!!!
We play Apples to Apples a lot. It's a great game to play and still be able to enjoy good conversation!
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