Thanksgiving with chickens

Isaac and I enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving day with the Crosby family in Jackson, Alabama. Steven had to work so unfortunately could not make the trip. We sure missed our daddy! My dad's brother lives out in the country so little buddy had the time of his life running through fields and riding the all terrain golf cart. My only regret was that I didn't get more pictures of my family. I always forget to take my camera out and get people to pose--I need to work on that!! However, I took plenty of picture of little buddy and his second cousin, Noah. They were too cute together.

Here they go.... running for the chicken coop looking for fresh eggs.

I've told Steven for a while now that I seriously want to have chickens one day. He just laughs at me and says, "yeah right." I wonder why he doesn't believe me... It could be because I get him to care for the dog when he's home. :)

Noah was brave enough to hold one of the squawking birds. I on the other hand didn't touch them. I never considered that they could peck your eyes out in all my chicken coop thinking future. We won't tell Steven of my fear... it will just make him more right. ;)

And Isaac was content to point and jibber jabber about the chicken coop.

This picture cracks me up for many reasons. They both look delighted to be there don't they.



Whenever Isaac is unsure of something those fingers go straight to his mouth...

He did enjoy running his fingers through the chicken food.

And like all normal little boys, he enjoyed throwing the chicken food.

He gave many high fives in the process of chicken herding.


And stopped to enjoy a fake laugh, a favorite pastime these days.

We enjoyed a rousing game of kickball with the cousins to take off some of that food we ate. This preggo didn't participate but took pictures instead.

Isaac looked on with envy.
Still quite not old enough to play kickball little buddy.

Oh, and if you are wondering about his boo boo between the eyes...no, his mother did not get carried away with the whole "Harry Potter" theme this week and Voldemort didn't attack. He actually fell on his own and created two perfectly parallel scabs.




Katie joined me in the capturing of memories.

We ended the kickball game with a much needed juice box...

Last but not least, we ended the day with some exercise and amusement by playing Wii Dance 2. I love my grandfather sitting in the chair to the right. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.:)

I was sad Steven couldn't make the trip with us, and especially not fun being away from him during holidays. But I was able to come home on Friday morning just in time to watch the Iron Bowl with him. We of course had a blast watching the first half (not so much fun the second)and it was great watching Isaac get really into it. He would cheer every time we would and I think Steven's heart soared to know his little boy is beginning to like football. ;)


Whether we win or lose, I'm so proud to be a BAMA FAN!! That place holds a special place in my heart. Not only am I so glad I went away to college, I'm so glad I went there. I met my husband there, have incredible friends to cherish, and have memories to last a lifetime.

But enough about football, back to Thanksgiving and being thankful for things that matter. All in all it was a great one! Steven and I have so much to be thankful for. Our marriage, precious son, two wonderful sets of parents, siblings, friends, food, a roof over our head, and health. Not to mention, our new bundle of joy on the way. We are overcome with Christ's faithfulness and love for our family and continue to be amazed to see where He leads. If only we wouldn't take it for granted so much... And if only I could constantly have an eternal perspective...

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!

Now onto decorating the house for Christmas...