Johnson Thanksgiving 2009

The Johnson celebrates Thanksgiving the weekend after Thanksgiving Day. Jimmy and Roan's family always heads south to visit her parents, and Russ and I host my family for Thanksgiving. So, the Johnsons came together on Friday night for supper. It's always such fun celebrating holidays with the Johnsons because the children are so excited! Holidays with kids are so fun! Russ's sister, Roan, and I usually cook dishes to bring for this meal. Although Roan held up her end of the deal coming straight from Jackson, I did not have time to fix anything. I did bring cups, napkins, and Cokes. Does that count? Ha! Thanks, Jenny and Roan, for picking up the slack!

When we arrived at Russ's parents' home, Jimmy had gone for a 22 mile run, and Roan and the kids were assembling their Christmas cards - assembly line style! Russ and I joined in and visited until Jimmy returned and the Mansels got there.

Jimmy after his run. He is preparing for his second marathon next weekend.

Farley's Aunt Jenny made him a Christmas outfit! So cute! Farley says, "Does this shirt make my booty look big?"

Roan and Sam

Just like my teacher instinct...Roan labeled all the cups with names! Maybe that's just her mom instinct. Ha! Time to eat!

Sam and his "Gobble til You Wobble" cup

Clay, Olivia, and Julie eating barbeque

One of the RARE pictures where Seth cooperates!

Roan, Aunt Julie, and Jenny chatting

Sam, Clay, Grace, and Leah playing...these cousins LOVE to play together!

Aunt Jenny with Olivia and Julie

Roan and I took pictures of each other taking pictures! Ha!

Russ's mom and brother

Jeff and Russ talking the typical "Apple talk!"

My Gracie girl and me

Will and Elle

We had a wonderful time visiting with the family! Happy Thanksgiving Johnsons!