Lots of photos to share from Thanksgiving but no words (because it's late and I'm tired) so my hope is that the photos will speak for themselves.
Three things though:
1. I have no idea what happened to my uncle's shirt.
3. My cousin Sammy was unhappy because he had to sit on a tiny, pink stool during dinner.
2. You might think my kitchen is big enough for dancing, Yo-Yo-ing, Skyping and cooking Thanksgiving dinner...but it's not.
I can never get over how fun your family is. Great photos...emotionally perfect. :)
Posted by: Cyndi | November 29, 2010 at 08:35 PM
Looks like a great time!! Words not needed!!!
Posted by: teresa b | November 29, 2010 at 08:56 PM
what a beautiful family.. i'm in tears.
Posted by: sasha farina | November 29, 2010 at 09:04 PM
I am sitting here laughing at pictures of a family I don't even know. Glad my husband isn't around to make fun of me. :) What a fun family you have! Wonderful!
Posted by: Olivia C | November 29, 2010 at 09:16 PM
Pictures of your family make me happy! No words needed! Thanks, Karen!
Posted by: Heather D. | November 29, 2010 at 09:24 PM
Your family get-togethers always look like so much fun! Love all the people pics! I was smiling all the way to the end!
Posted by: Addie | November 29, 2010 at 09:34 PM
Okay Karen - it is official - I think your family has to adopt me (and the rest of my fam). Your get-togethers always seem to bee so much fun that we all want to join in. Love the talking into mouse picture again.... have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Ingvild | November 29, 2010 at 11:59 PM
That looks like a fabulous Thanksgiving! I love that long table shot!
Posted by: MichelleGB | November 30, 2010 at 03:08 AM
Karen, these are great pictures as always...your family makes me smile! My two favorites are the one with Cally sitting at the table and Annie across from her and the one where you're dancing with a guy on either side...not sure if it is Josh or not! :) Your face gave me a good smile!!!
Posted by: Lynn | November 30, 2010 at 03:08 AM
Your poor grandfather (or was it your uncle?) - he is never going to live down the talking into the mouse thing. That's one of those family stories that is going down in history, and now it will be remembered forever because you have the photos to show it. Being an only child with a SINGLE cousin, I am always amazed by these gatherings. Much joy to you throughout the rest of the holiday season!
(PS - I'm not teaching at the university this semester, so if you need that back-up editor... I'm able) :)
Posted by: Ally | November 30, 2010 at 03:39 AM
Now that is something to be thankful for! I can feel the love pouring out of these pictures - no words needed at all. Thanks so much for sharing your world.
Posted by: Kay | November 30, 2010 at 04:16 AM
Looks like quite a Thanksgiving!!
Now how did you get a table that long???
Posted by: CasieD | November 30, 2010 at 04:23 AM
Please adopt me!!
Posted by: Mandy Smith | November 30, 2010 at 05:32 AM
Looks like your sweet family had a lot of fun! Happy Late Thanksgiving! And hey, sweetie - we still want to see those Greece pictures!!!
Posted by: Stephanie | November 30, 2010 at 05:52 AM
I love how all of you sit at one big table!
Posted by: {vicki} | November 30, 2010 at 06:27 AM
What a huge crowd! This makes me long for our big extended family celebrations of the past.
Posted by: Jill | November 30, 2010 at 08:29 AM
I love the fact that your immediate family is nice and dressy for the holiday :-)
Posted by: Eva | November 30, 2010 at 08:37 AM
Now, THAT'S what I call Thanksgiving!!!!!
Posted by: Carol | November 30, 2010 at 09:15 AM
love Love LOVE the photos. it's an amazing story of love, evident in the photos you share!
Posted by: Yvonne | November 30, 2010 at 10:42 AM
i totally have to agree with Olivia's post. i too am sitting here laughing at a family i don't even know. my husband would so give me a bad time that i'm here reading about a family I don't even know other than through a blog. i'm loving the photo of your uncle with his ripped shirt. i guess santa has an idea of what to get him for christmas this year.
Posted by: Libbi M. | November 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Looks like you got sandwiched in for a dance or something. Love the pic cause they tell the stories.
Posted by: Huyen | November 30, 2010 at 11:47 AM
This looks too good to be a real Thanksgiving. We never have dance parties in our kitchens. :(
Posted by: Shannon | November 30, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Your family's like my family...always laughing and cutting up. Love these!!!
p.s. are there a few new faces in the group? ha.
Posted by: kat-in-texas | November 30, 2010 at 03:19 PM
You don't even need words... but, can I join your family??? :)
Posted by: Lacey | November 30, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Can I come and join your family. Y'all have the best get togethers!
Posted by: Melanie | November 30, 2010 at 07:00 PM