Because I didn’t take any pictures back in 1621.
We went downtown to my Great Aunt Pat and Uncle Val’s beautiful condo for our extended family’s Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday.
Natalie was one very happy girl – the place was covered in mirrors!!
She loves to look at herself dance and make faces.
I have no idea where she gets this.
Ahem. :)
For the record, I use my left eye to shoot. I’ve always been “left-eyed.” I wonder how common that is? What eye do you use?
This next face is actually a reenactment as the first time she made it I couldn’t quite get the shot. It’s a very accurate representation though!
It was soooo fun to take pictures in their house! There was so much gorgeous light coming in from the windows, and it was bouncing all over the place with all those mirrors!
A view from one window. Sooooo pretty!
We made a few attempts at a family portrait. :)
We were not entirely successful.
I really didn’t spend the entire day taking pictures in the mirrors. :)
Though it might seem that way. I shot a bunch on Manual, but I did switch over to auto some; I just couldn’t quite dial the settings just right.
I love this one. I’m not totally sure why, but I think it seems like it has some movement to it?
I don’t want to even think about all the fingerprints my three angels left there. Thank goodness for the maid. Bless her.
David was appointed turkey carver – he worked very hard and did a good job!
Those are my beautiful mashed potatoes. They were very good too, I might add.
A good spread!! Thanksgiving is really all about the sides for me.
James was a pretty happy boy all day, especially considering he did not have a nap. Or would not have one, anyway. :)
I love this girl:
My sweet Aunt Pat even had a kids table and some toys set up for my crew!
One attempt at getting James to nap – he wouldn’t do it – too much fun to be had!
I made the comment to someone that I really needed to make sure I was looking alright before I snapped any pictures. I was bound to be reflected in them.
The recliners were all remote-controlled and would tip all the way forward. A very fun ride. :)
Kathryn catching a little after-turkey nap. I have not really been able to have one of those since 2007. :)
I love this boy:
My grandmother was feeling a little poorly and couldn’t make it. I missed her but I sure was thankful she could send along a couple of pecan pies!!
This is my Great Uncle Val. He’s my grandmother’s brother, and he’s a super-wonderful man. He turned 82 today, and we celebrated his birthday on Saturday.
In the late afternoon I caught some of that wonderful light I like (that I can find at my house too), but it was ten times more wonderful coming in the giant windows of the high-rise.
James took some rides with Theresa on the recliners.
So fun! Theresa is my second cousin, so she is James’ second cousin, once removed. Just so you know.
We had such a wonderful day. I felt so very blessed to be surrounded by my extended family that I’ve spent many many Thanksgivings with. We were missing quite a few faces, but it was still a lovely visit. Happy Thanksgiving, whether yours is over or still yet to come!
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