THANKSGIVING CONTINUED

Devon - warming up in the sauna

Julie and Logan getting into the pool (not very warm pool)

Marissa and Tanner hanging out in the sauna!

Since we had driven up to see my grandma, we decided to continue up the road to visit Mark's niece and her family. We love getting together with them.

As soon as we got into town, and checked into the hotel, we invaded the pool. We were the only ones there. Julie and her twin boys joined us there for a great time. We hadn't seen Julie or the boys since July last year (1 1/2 years). As much as we love to play in a pool this one was just a little too cold. We actually had more fun hanging out in the sauna.

Betsy and Mark at the Christmas Farm

The next day Scott, Julie, and both sets of twins (Tanner and Logan, Preston and Mallory) went out to a Three Cedars Christmas Tree Farm. It is a magical place dripping in Christmas spirit. We had such a fun time there. Devon and Robert attached themselves to the two older (4 years old) boys, while Marissa and Jessica enjoyed every minute of being with the baby twins.

Jessica and Marissa bundled up for the first snow of the season!

Robert, Jessica and Marissa dowding over the babies.

Devon playing with Logan - Logan being fiesty.

We then spent some relaxing time hanging out at the beloved "McDonald's Playland". It was the place to go so that the kids could run around and play and the adults could hang out and talk. In reality it reminded me of the numerous (more than numerous) times I would take my kids for play dates at the McDonald's Playland in Ohio, and Virginia. Great memories.

Back at Scott and Julie's house the kids played all afternoon while the adults hung out. Devon had twin snowmen for the twin boys. He worked very hard on them all by himself. He did it as a surprise present. It was so precious to see his excitement in showing the boys their snowmen. After making the snowmen, Devon invited the boys and Robert to help him dress them and decorate their faces. They had a great time together!

Logan and Tanner giving their snow friends a kiss.

Jessica adores Mallory as Marissa looks on.

At the same time, Marissa and Jessica were in heaven playing with the 1 year old daughter (their cousin once removed) Mallory! They ooohhhhed and googooed all about her. She eventually fell asleep in Jessica's arms. So precious!