Thanksgiving Vacation!

Our new bi-annual tradition is to spend Thanksgiving in Sunriver with the Cunninghams!

 This year we had an extra special treat: lots and lots of snow. So much snow, in fact, that Connor managed to find the world's largest snowball & toss it right at me. He regretted that, of course, when he found out that my aim is also quite good. 

Part of every Cunningham vacation involves building Legos. This trip, Connor had an awesome set that doubled as a hot tub boat. It really floats!

The girls were old enough this year to hit up the big sledding hill with all of us. But apparently not old enough to actually walk up the entire hill. Daddy is a sucker for helping cold pathetic cute little girls, I guess.

In approximately 20 degree weather we trekked about 1/2 mile to watch the Santa Parade. Clearly, the walking was not a highlight for the kids. Or for their dad. Only a dad of twins can pull this off. Please note the super miserable faces on the tiny people who ARE NOT EVEN WALKING. Clearly, we need to toughen up a smidge around here.

And a picture of the three that we loving call "The Triplets." These three are basically the exact same size, have the same hair color, and can play pretend pirate treasure hunters or Paw Patrol for hours like their lives depend on it.

All the kids really loved getting up early with Grandma & Grandpa. Connor usually arises between 5:30 & 6:30 am (on a normal day like only a crazy person would). On vacation he got into a habit of getting up BEFORE 5:30, so he could watch cartoons with the early birds. One night I suggested that he try to sleep in a bit, just close his eyes a smidge longer, get some more rest in the AM. His reply, "No mom - this is VACATION! I can't wait to get up. That's what I like to do on my vacation. Sleeping in is not really my sport." Ok, Connor. Noted. Its basically like this child was not made from my DNA. At times like these, Connor's parents were very thankful for the other early risers in the house! Good food, good company, good memories!