If we are connected on instagram, (cottageandvine) forgive me for repeating myself, but I thought I would share a few pictures that I posted over the weekend.
Each year over Thanksgiving, I beg a family member to take pictures of us. I still need to go through them all and make a selection for our Christmas cards, but this was one of my favorites.
After eating a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner made mostly by my mother-in-law (who by the way did not sit down until Friday), I vowed never to eat again. The food was delicious as always – thanks Kathy!
If you are looking for a crowd pleasing appetizer I highly recommend this one. Can you see how many hands are reaching for it? It was that good!
I always, always enjoy these girls!
One of the best parts of our visit is seeing how the cousins interact. I love to see how our boys handle themselves too – setting a good example for the young ones. Sometimes I hear myself in them – not sure if that is good or bad ;).
We returned home to much cooler weather and enjoyed our first fire of the season.
My head is reeling with client work, the holiday to-do list, etc. I say this every year and this time is no different. When it comes to decorating, I’m going to keep it simple. I already feel overwhelmed with all the decorating I see going on everywhere. Do you?
Looks like the perfect weekend, what a cute picture, your boys look SO grown up! Keeping Christmas decor simple here too, I take it out and put it all back ~ not sure if that's progress or not!
That house is gorgeous!! So picture-perfect.
I've seen that appetizer before on pinterest, but I just pinned it so that I'll remember to make it! I looove brie. And really any cheese for that matter…
Completely overwhelmed – driving out of our neighborhood seeing all the trees ALREADY up in the windows of my neighbors homes! I am committed to waiting until December to decorate, am I the only one?
Looks like you had a fabulous time enjoying family and making memories.
xo~Jill
Same here Jill. We aren't getting our tree until weekend after next. Trying to enjoy the moments and not the "stuff".
René
Such a fun recap. Beautiful family, Rene. Yes. . .will keep it simple as always. I am all about whatever I can get done in a couple of days and that's it!!
I feel the same! Keeping things simple and sweet this year…we will see!! Your pics are lovely and that fire looks wonderful!!!
What sweet pictures — I love the one of you and your family, and the house is gorgeous! I'm glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I loved seeing your updates on Instagram…they made me smile! xo
Thank you for the sweet notes everybody!
René
I really love keeping things simple. I hope you can find time to slow down. I know I need to remind myself as this time of year has a way of getting out of control.
pve
Looks like a great Thanksgiving. You said it…simple. And yes, I do get overwhelmed with all the Christmas decorating that I am seeing.
Rene…I have said this before but what a beautiful family you have. Your boys and husband are so handsome and you are so dang cute 🙂