Thanksgiving 2009

Over Thanks-giving we went to Texas to visit with family. Aron, who had just gotten back from Iraq, flew in as well.

Unfortunately, Alyssa had to stay home to take care of the animals.

Aron agreed to let me photograph him if he could pick the pose. That's always been an adventure with him, ever since he was a young child. But I usually came up with good photos (think skinny shirtless kid sucking his gut in & holding a large very green toad out toward the camera), as I did this time as well!

Here's the grandfather, the grandson, & the son (Aron's uncle). There's a little family resemblance, don't you think?

...Must be the dark glasses....

Here's a photo of Salvador (Aron's grandfather) when he was about Aron's age - also in the army in Korea. Now can you see the family resemblance?

The girls had fun with Aunt Melissa, who always teases and spoils, and with all the other aunts, uncles, and various cousins that showed up. We also celebrated Aron's 20th birthday. Only two teenagers in the family now!

This little one is my newest niece. She's Sonny & Jennifer's second baby.

Eveyln Elizabeth!

I think she has an opinion, although I can't quite figure it out....

Thank you, YHVH, Father of all, for the abundance of our lives: for family, for plentious food, and over-flowing love!