So, James and I moved into our house November 7th. Three wee andks later we were hosting thanksgiving! James and I moved as fast as we could getting the house ready for our visitors. We had James' parents, my parents, my Aunt Patti, little brother, and Jason and Holly's family. Whew!
James went super fast putting up blinds getting all the windows in about a day and a half. I had my mom and friend Amy help put my kitchen pretty much together the day we moved in so that was nice to have a spot for everything already. And, thanks to Aunt Patti, we pretty much furnished every room. It turned out great!
Breaking down boxes was a highlight. We stacked them all up and it came to about 2.5 feet high! And then James took a few boxes and slid down the stairs with them! It was hilarious!
James' parents came about 2 days before Thanksgiving and we were able to take them around Tucson showing them where we work and where we used to live. My parents arrived the next day and my siblings the day of Thanksgiving. Debra was such a great help in getting food prepared and helping me since this was my first time hosting a Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving day was a success! The food was so good! James was in charge of the turkey and it turned out ah-mazing. Debra made stuffing and sweet potatoes, and my mom helped with bread and pie.
We are so grateful for the family that was able to spend time with us for the holiday. James and I are so appreciative of the blessings that we've been given - a home, work, family, and the gospel. We thank all who have made us who we are and helped us accomplish our goals.
Makin muffins for breakfast
James and his turkey
Helpin Michelle celebrate her birthday - she got a little doll and was so excited!
Dad Hall carving the turkey
Dishin up!
Our glorious feast!
Marli really enjoyed it - see?
Want some?
Dad Brinkle enjoying himself - go Gators
Me and Marli
Family Picture
Mom and Dad HallAfter Thanksgiving day we took Mom and Dad hall to some of the scenic spots in Tucson - the Titan Missile Museum and the Pima Air and Space Museum. Both places were really cool. We learned a lot. James and his dad were in heaven! We also took a drive down to the Gila Valley and saw the new temple, President Kimball's house and a cotton gin, with some friends of the Halls from Tremonton.
The Blackbird
Lunar Prospector
Kevin was so excited for this plane - he rode on one of these types of planes into his mission field in Brazil
The planes they flew in World War II - our guide told the story of Pearl Harbor here
This plane was just huge
How big the bombs were that were dropped on Japan
We're so silly
The Titan Missile
Underground in the Titan Missile Museum control center
A friend of the Halls took us to this home that had a stone from South America that is believed to have the story of Lehi's Vision on it. It was really neat
This was a smaller version of it - a little bit easier to see the details
Cotton being cleaned out at the cotton gin
The Gila Valley Temple
President Kimball's home
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