This year, we made “Paw”titudes. These are what we are grateful for on little paws.
Then, later that day, not only did we get to go to Doug’s house for a Thanksgiving celebration, but we stretched out Tot’s birthday too.
Doug had been working for three days straight on getting his house ready, and preparing dinner. He works so hard! But, it’s so worth it to make all feel welcome. His two brothers, Rick and Craig (with their wives, Kim and Terri) came. His mom, Darlene, spent some time talking to my mom.
Then, Andy, Craig’s son, captured Tatum’s heart. Actually, I think she captured his heart. They hung out poking each other.
He was a great sport playing ponies with her. Craig’s family kindly bought Tatum this gift. SO kind!
Turkey, all 23 lbs of it, was finally ready.
Delicious. It was unseasonably warm, so we got to sit outside!! Doug has a beautiful gazebo out back on his patio. We joined Craig’s kids, Bethany, her hubby Ryan, Andy, and Stephanie.
Tatum then enjoyed playing with her new toys from Doug, but WHAT could it be!?
Fun cars and signs to add to the mega carpet. And better yet, Paw Patrol!
She played for a while, but honestly, she was more interested in being with the adults.
Dessert too, I think helped..haha
She had a bit of pumpkin, pecan, and chocolate cake with ice cream. We all got sugared up! You can never have too much whipped cream, right?
Well, the piece de resistance was Austin coming home, and he even brought Tot a birthday present.
A Paw Patrol (Marshal) soap!
Thank you, Austin!!!
Then thank you rides had to start with Craig of course.
Then a final goodbye to Bethany.
We had so much fun!
She continued playing into the wee hours.
Thank you Doug dear! XO