Thanksgiving in Austin

Angie and Dane are always making trips to see everyone else in the family, so we decided we'd gather in Austin for Thanksgiving this year.  Matt and his family stayed in Dallas with Kylene's family and Jeff was working, but everyone else made it.  Mom found a house to rent on the lake so we'd have enough room for everyone.  It was a super cool house and had beautiful surroundings; the only problem was my allergies!  They must be worse while pregnant.  Luckily, the sinus pressure didn't last longer than a day, so I could still enjoy the family and taste of delicious food!  My mom and dad packed his truck bed FULL of food for just a few days.  Needless to say, Angie went back home with a fully stocked refrigerator and pantry.  From the looks of our Thanksgiving day spread, you wouldn't have guessed it was a destination Thanksgiving.
It was also fun to have part of Dane's family with us for the weekend.  His parents were able to come in for the week during a brief break in her cancer treatments and his brother Cade and sister Chelsea and family were there as well.  We were so grateful Tani felt well enough to travel.  She's a fighter!  Our days were filled with hiking, puzzles, eating, and playing games.  We only left the house once to go to a park and out to eat.  I love those kind of vacations. 

 

I had to get a picture of this-- men in the kitchen!

  

Mom brought stuff for a centerpiece.  =)

 I think we did 5 puzzles.

 Hazel and Ty were quite the duo.  They were always a blur in pictures.

Lots of deer running around.

 

 Ang couldn't wait to give Nat her Christmas present - she had a football and an old BYU tshirt signed by Ty Detmer. 

 

Cute little Indian cousins.

 MUCH to be grateful for.