Thanksgiving Visitors!

We had lots of visitors Thanksgiving week, reminded us of all the wonderful people in our lives that we are thankful for. We are so blessed to have so many family and friends who have supported us through the years. We love you all!

The week started off with a visit from Pop Pop! On Sunday, we had a pre-Thanksgiving dinner at the Majestic with Pop Pop, Uncle Rich, and Aunt Lisa. Bruce had a little bit of turkey to get ready for the Big Day. Bruce and Pop Pop had a nice time hanging out together and Bruce really loves his new Learn and Groove table, he plays with it every day.

On Wednesday we said our goodbyes to Pop Pop and an hour later we welcomed the Macungie Heiers (Kevin, Rhonda, Lena and Brett) and later that day we welcomed our good friends Matt, Valerie and their daughter Avery who drove down from Connecticut. Since the only food in the house that night was reserved for Thanksgiving Day, we ventured out to the Tysons Corner Mall (our first trip that week) for some dinner and playtime at the Mall playground. We even got to ride around on the train!

Bruce, Lena and Brett at the playground

Lena, Deanna, Avery and Brett on the Train

Robb, Uncle Kevin and Bruce eatin' Coldstone Ice Cream

Avery, Valerie and Matt

(Avery showing her Bubblegum Blue tongue!)

And we ended the night with a Seussical bedtime story

(Avery, Robb, Brett, Lena, Uncle Kevin and Bruce)

And then there was Black Friday! Now for those who didn't know this about me, shopping is pretty much my least favorite thing to do...ever. But Valerie knew just how to get me on board because the thing I pretty much love most is Tradition! So we carried on with a Horsley tradition to venture out on Black Friday. Here in Northern Virginia, Black Friday starts at midnight, so there we were 11:59 PM on Thanksgiving Night back at Tyson's Corner Mall. Nothing in particular to shop for, but there I was. I'll admit, there were some good deals. A nice winter coat for Bruce (original price $54, on sale for $14). But once we hit that 2 AM mark, I was ready to drop. It was still quite an experience! I could not believe how many people were there. And boy can Valerie and Rhonda shop, you go Girls! Now I can say I've had the full Thanksgiving experience.