a thankful weekend...

What a great Thanksgiving Holiday!! This year was the first year we went to San Diego for turkey day. We went to my Aunt's house and hung out with the cousins and it was so beautiful down there!! Having a wonderful family is something we are thankful for every day! Over the long weekend we also went to the circus!! Kev and I hadnt been since we were kids so this was really cool for all of us. My friend Lisa told me it was in town and was taking Zoe so it was fun that Heather got to go with her bff too. You arent suppose to use flash photography so the pics arent the greatest from my phone but hopefully you can enjoy a little too.

the hoola hoop girl had probably about 20-30 hoops and she even was "flying" in the air while spinning them..

motorcycles rode in the sphere.. the mom and dad both were in at once and then their son went in after.. the whole circus is families.. generations of families.. very cool!

I've always loved the trapeze

the tight rope guy was amazing!

this is the guy they shot out of the rocket! great finale!!

over the weekend I celebrated being 25 (again) =) heehee and as you can see someone was very excited about my carrot cake.. I LOVE carrot cake!!

my cousins!!!! we grew up together..every summer we were together for a few weeks.. my cousin Dean is holding his arm out where my sister would be. Since she is out of state Im going to add her to the pic =)

my two loves

this little one has a thing for Marines..

One of my Aunt's pups.. his name is Bentley. He's a newfoundland and is so fluffy and sweet

2 things we are always thankful for.. the American Flag and the USMC flag. Always thankful for our freedom and those that protect it!

 

Heather and Zoe were very happy at the circus and were beign silly about us trying to take a pic of them together.. silly girls!!

this was the first year my cousin carved the turkey.. My Uncle would have been so proud!

My Aunt had friends in town that celebrated with us too. Matt had just graduated boot camp the Wed. before thanksgiving. His Dad has served with my Uncle. They are from LA and added some cajun dishes..we didnt ask what was in them but they were sure yummy!!! dirty rice is great!

What a great weekend.. we definetly could use more long weekends!! Now for the fun of Christmas to begin..