Thanksgiving 2010

This year we spent Thanksgiving with Bill's family- 63 of them to be exact! We gathered at some property that Bill's grandparents own just outside of Yosemite National Forest. It was the perfect vacation; no cell phones, computers, or TV's but LOTS of enjoying the great outdoors! Oh, how we love and miss the mountains of the west!

{The great-grandchildren. Teleki is the name of the Ranch}

We enjoyed hiking,

picnicking,
jeeping,
hanging with the cousins, (that white board provided hours of entertainment for these ladies)
taking the trash out with Matthew, Connor & Uncle Don,
the dogs,

{Brooklyn was getting acquainted with Babe, the dog, here. She spent the rest of the trip following Babe & the other 3 dogs around. I still smile when I think of her little voice saying, "Bay" as she chased after the dogs.}

gathering before the feast,
feasting,
feeding the horses,
riding the horses,

{Caitlyn on Scout, led by Kristen}

{Madisen on Dakota, led by Kate}

{enjoying the vista after a l-o-n-g ride}

{and Brooklyn on Scout}

spending time with the family,

and lastly, dancing.

{Because really, what camping trip is complete without a dance floor, lights, heaters, bonfires, loud country music, and a line dance teacher?}

Oh, and we relaxed.I have so much to be thankful for... especially my family. I'm grateful to be a wife, mother, daughter, and sister! There is no greater calling in life!