Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving in Arizona. We started of the day running in the Turkey Trot. Matt, his brother Scott, his dad, my sister Nellie and her friend all ran the 10k. I ran the 2 mile fun run, and I have to admit that I enjoyed this years Turkey Trot a lot more than I have in the past! :)

Scott & Matt

Nellie and JustineDad
Crossing the Finish Line

After the Turkey Trot we cleaned up and headed over to Grandma Backus' house for a yummy Thanksgiving dinner. It was great to be with family. It was fun to introduce Tyler to everyone and to watch Blake play with his cousins.

Playing in Grandma's backyard

Blake & Megan


The Sunday after Thanksgiving we Tyler had his baby's blessing in my parents ward. It was so special and I'm so grateful we were to share it with so many members of our family.

My handsome little man


Outside my parents home with Mom and dad Backus
Having lunch at the Wyeth's


We didn't get very many pictures because my brother Bradley passed out at church and broke his nose. He spent most of the day in the hospital while the doctors tried to figure out why he passed out and made sure that everything was okay. Also, you might not be able to tell in the pictures but both Tyler and Blake were very ready for a nap and they weren't cooperating well. So it was a bit of a crazy, but good day.

6 comments:

Lindsay said...

It was so great seeing you and your boys at Nicole's shower. Wish we could have visited a little more. Oh well. Sounds like your visit was enjoyable. Are you coming back for Christmas?

Harris Family said...

Turkey trots are so fun. Your boys are so cute! They are such little handsome guys. Glad Thanksgiving was a good time. Too bad about your brother.

P.S.
I can't remember ever using your bathroom... I don't think I really remember bathrooms who have been victom of GBS.

Melissa said...

Happy Bday! I'm glad I was able to see you over the break, and I like those saucy red shoes in the pic after Tyler's blessing! Enjoy your day!

Joy said...

Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a packed thanksgiving weekend! I love Tyler's blessing outfit, he's so cute!

Lindsay said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had a wonderful day.

Anonymous said...

Fun, fun! I'm glad you've come back to the blogging world, I was missing you! ;) Is your brother ok?

By the way, yes my hair was straight in that picture. I do that about once a year when I get bored! hahahaha But the low Utah humidity means that it's much more effective than it is in Arkansas!