give thanks.

the target two-day ad. a must read :)



larissa, my master pastry chef sister, and me!



this is larissa's boyfriend, scott. if he really wanted to, he could crush that kitty with one hand. dont worry, he's a lover not a crusher :)



would any gathering with any family be complete without a funny face picture? no. it would not.

this thanksgiving was such a treat. with me working at gap and prepping for the busiest day of the year and mike actually working on thanksgiving we thought we would have to be on our own for the holiday. lucky us, there was a very mueller thanksgiving happening just 100 miles away in springfield :) we drove down when mike got off work and drove back up a few hours later...but it was soooo worth the drive. Here are a few of my favorite things from Thanksgiving this year.

• larissa's pies and her bread that was supposed to be some rolls. she is currently enrolled in a culinary program on the oregon coast and she is an amazing baker. oh my goodness.  
• all the hugs. i stinking love how many hugs this family gives. it really makes me feel like i fit right in!
• gary and chubbs. they are cats. i don't like cats. but i might change my mind after these two!
• catchphrase. boy that game gets loud!
• when larissa and i found winston. he ran away for the first time EVER. but we found him. it was a happy occasion.
• realizing how much chelsie and i have in common. i think that she and i have the same heart. cant wait to see her really grow up over the next few years!
• the fact that we were with family. the time went by so fast but i'm so thankful that we were able the make that drive.
• confirming that just because your a brunette doesn't mean your not blonde. even more than me. but i'm sure nicole will grown into her common sense soon :)
• did i already mention the pie?
• seeing how happy erik + beth were to have all the kids under the same roof for the holiday for the first time in YEARS.

i hope you were all stuffed with good food and good company. we love everyone and wish we could have been to all our family thanksgivings. maybe next year :)