Thanksgiving...and So Much to Be Thankful For

Carl and Margie (Rob's brother and sister-in-law) graciously offered to have the family Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Day at their lakehouse.  Margie was busy getting everything ready.  

Drew and Jessica picking out a good wine.

Wow, the kids have grown up before our very eyes.  They are no longer babies.  Emily's in her first year of college at Auburn and the others will be there soon.  

Wow, look at all the good food.  Like most Americans, we were extremely blessed. 

Rob got this shot of Chris, his first Thanksgiving as a married man!

Everyone getting ready for the prayer before we ate.

We took Bodhi.  He was really good.

Kristen being Kristen...as you can see, she was happy :-)

Ryan...almost as tall as his dad Patrick now.

Our poor little baby...when we first got there were 5 other dogs and they were just trying to be friendly but Bodhi took off running "for his life he thought."  Bless his heart, he thought he was a goner.  He ran around that lakehouse with 5 dogs (who thought it was a game) hot on his trail.  As he got to the other side he lept up into Rob's 6'8" arms.  This picture was taken immediately after.  He was still alittle shell-shocked :-)

Bodhi feeling safe now that he's in Rob's arms again.  

I love this view of the lake.  It was so good to see and talk with everyone. 

Geri brought her pictures of her and Drew's trip to Ireland to share with us.  

Rob taking Bodhi for a walk outside near the end of our time together with the family.