I have been so excited to get home for the first time since I moved to Louisina, and this trip home for Thanksgiving did not disappoint! I knew it would go by quickly and wouldn't be able to see everyone, but I sure tried to do my best! I flew home on Wednesday night into Wichita and my parents were there waiting! It was so great to see them when I got off the plane. We got in the car and headed to Olathe to be with Matt and Jana and the kids for Thanksgiving. The trip didn't seem as long because we had so much to talk about. Not seeing dad and mom every week opens the conversation a whole lot more :) I woke up to some cute little kids excited that Grandpa and Grandma had arrived with an extra little bonus of Aunt Beth. Jana cooked an amazing meal for lunch and our Thanksgiving feast! We had a great afternoon of napping and being able to hang out with the little ones. Thursday night we decided to brave the crowds and do some "Black Friday/Thursday" shopping. We took the entire bunch (against my judgement) and it ended working out very well! We were not getting anything specific, so it was actually pretty fun to go experience this for the first time. Wal mart was not organized, but it made it easier for our crew to get through. Dad, Jana and I then went to the opening of Target which was very organized, but did not let us in before 9:00. The line was wrapped around 3 sides of the building and it was rather cold. Once we got in, we got what we needed and got in line, however, the line was almost to the back of the store and not moving fast. My dad at that point made an executive decision and we put all of our things back and headed home for the night. Friday we woke up, had lunch, and headed West to Great Bend.
Once we arrived in Great Bend, we headed straight to the Beck's. I was meeting Lawson for the first time and so excited! He was even cuter in person than all the skyping and pictures I had seen. Lukas had grown so much it felt like and was going 100% when he woke up from his nap. I was able to just hang out in town for the weekend and see some friends at night. Saturday mom had a Thanksgiving meal for all of us and it was another great meal! We were able to play cards and watch football most of Saturday night. Of course, Cindy and Mom were putting up all of the Christmas decorations, as I laid on the couch and gave my opinion. If you know my mother, this was only about 1/10 of her decorations and she probably enjoys her personal time without my opinions. Sunday we got up for church, said my goodbyes to the Beck's and we headed back to Wichita. Dad, Mom, and I were able to do a little shopping before my plane left, and I headed home.
I am so glad I was able to get to spend time with family on this Thanksgiving weekend. I am so thankful for all of them in my life. I am getting excited already to be home over Christmas and get to see even more people!!
