Indianola

Our first stop for Thanksgiving was a quick trip to Indianola.  It was a very quick visit, but I can't imagine going to MS without seeing Nanner and Dorsey.

You sometimes get some cute pics from test shots while setting the exposure.

Or some funny ones!

Chris is the barista at Casa de Conner and he did not get a vacation from that role at Pop's house. We have a 10 cup Bunn Velocity Brew at home (doesn't the name just say it all), and we buy coffee at Costco.  We usually go through three or four pots of coffee per day.  Pop's has a Keurig, so Chris was cranking out cups of coffee one at a time.  I LOVE Keurig coffee, but that would be an expensive habit at our house for sure!

Over at Nanner's house, Ben couldn't wait to get out his toys.

Sam got a new Ninjago Lego set and couldn't wait to build it.  I think we all secretly wanted to build it ourselves.  Legos are awesome!

Ben wasn't scared of the skeleton Legos until Lulu said they were going to get him.  Instantly scary!

The only picture we got with Pops, so it's going on the blog!

Mmmm ... spaghetti and meatballs!

Cutie pie!

Looking at family photos

Sam reading to Lulu.  He's reading so well now!

Nanner listening to Sam read.

Picking up pecans.  Nanner used to pay us $5 per bucket if we picked them up out of her yard when we were little.

Sam wanted to get them off the tree, but green pecans are not as easy.

Chris and I took a walk after lunch and ended up at the cemetery.  We visited my Mamaw and Papaw's grave.  Thanksgiving always makes me think of Mamaw and Papaw (Dorsey's mom and dad).  I was one of 25 great-grandchildren. We used to have family reunions at Bill and Suzanne's house (my cousin's who lived across the street from us) for Thanksgiving, and Mamaw always played the piano. It puts a big smile on my face just thinking about it now. 

Another morning at Pop's house.

On the way from Indianola to Yiayia and Papou's house, we stopped at McDonald's for lunch.  Ben refused to eat.  I wouldn't let him have his cookie until he ate his chicken nuggets.  We were back on the road for a while before he finally gave in and ate the nuggets.  When he finally got his chocolate chip cookie, he took a few bites and promptly fell asleep.  Enlarge the picture and you can see the chocolate on his face and the broken cookie in his lap and hand.  Have I mentioned how much fun two year olds are on long drives?