Thanksgiving in the Desert

We spent thanksgiving at the sand dunes this year.  We went with a different crew than at Halloween and the kids were excited to spend the weekend playing with some older kids.  Dan, one of Justin's friends from the construction industry, brought his wife and daughters, Morgan and Tori and the kids LOVED playing with them. Nik and Nonny came down, with Niks parents driving out from Tucson for one night and some friends of theirs also joining us for Thanksgiving day. 

We did a group Turkey dinner with Tim and Norma and the gang. There was so much food it was crazy.  So delicious.

The best part of this trip was the addition of our new ride.  We purchased a Manx, orange, with a jump seat for the kiddos.  They LOVE it.  It's road ready so Justin can drive it to the store with the kids if he wants to. And it rides in the dunes great.  Even Westin got to spend some time on a ride. He loved it too.  

My precious little guys Love the dunes and my wonderfully supportive husband has been so gracious to dive into the sand and make memories for the kids.  

I love the fact that not only do my parents go to the dunes but his dad and mom Stacey also love to go.  Although they haven't had an opportunity to go so far this year we look forward to many years of meeting them down there for some fun in the sun and sand.

We did have a fun little adventure as the rear wheel of the Manx fell off while Justin and the kids were out for a little ride with Nik and his friend.  The guys spent several hours attempting to pull the Manx out of the sand.  We have some great pictures I'll have to upload later.  Justin spent the better part of the next day fixing the Manx and got it rolling again.  He amazes me.

The last morning we were there we headed over to duners diner for some breakfast.  It was a great way to end the trip.

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We have so much to be thankful for this year.  Including  precious 1 year old Westin James, I can't believe he's already one year old.  We've had amazing health this year thanks to regular adjustments at My Family Chiropractor, great friendships have blossomed, wonderful family trips and memories made, incredible time with Doug and Stacey after Westin was born as they came back out in January, an abundance of blessings with Justin's career and valued time with my parents including trips up North, Disneyland for the twins and so much more. God has saved us from our sinful flesh, redeemed us and set us free.  That is what we are thankful for the most and all blessing come from Him.

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