A Harry Potter Holiday

This was the result of the "big" shopping trip in preparation for Thanksgiving dinner.  I was a bit skeptical when the groceries didn't even cover the bottom of the cart but Thursday's meal was a bit like the room of requirement in Harry Potter--when food was needed, it appeared.

So, as you already know, we spent the week of Thanksgiving with Chris' brother Kevin and family in their beautiful new home in Lenexa, Kansas.  This trip took us a long time to prepare for between the winter clothes, clothes for church and clothes for our family photo shoot.  It took a day and a half on each end to get organized.  But it was worth it.  We had a lot of down time as well as a couple of trips to Lawrence and for me, a visit with an old friend.  I hope you enjoy the photos:

Madeleine was thankful for food, Mia--family, Ella--Grandma, 

Sophie--Harriet and Grace--sisters

Madeleine was like the energizer bunny.  She's a fantastic cook (I think she gets it from Grandma K. because for me, cooking is a necessary....well, not my favorite thing)

She enjoyed working alongside her Aunt Abby.

Madeleine's favorite holiday--guess why

satisfaction

the trytophane effect

there was ping pong

(an action shot)

a little octopus

some red rover

(at one point, I looked out the window and Chris and Kevin were just standing holding hands for no apparent reason.  I got all choked up imagining them doing that as little boys--Chris assures me they never did that--I don't believe him.)

Kenny Felt, our fearless photographer

KU bound?

Charming Sophie has Uncle Kevin wrapped around her finger

mad bunnies

best buddies

a Jayhawk mermaid?  That's silly!

A last pile on

As you can see, Mia has been here.

Thanks for the visit guys!

Ella is still saying random "Ce-ci  Doy-le"s