Heikoop Thanksgiving

Before heading off to the Thanksgiving afternoon at Diane and Brad's, James suggested we do something together with our little (but growing) family. :) And so, off we went to Brantwood Farms - just a few minutes from our place, and the location I use for many of my photo shoots. They had a whole Fall Festival Setup - pony rides, straw castle, face painting, food, hay rides, and the corn maze. And that's what we went for - the corn maze.

My first ever. I've been waiting for years to go through one...and we did it. :)

Which is why after Katie went around in circles for a while, and James thought we were done by going through the "entrance"  I persuaded them to go through again, so we could do it properly. :) I just had to experience it right. Which we did - in all of five minutes. :)

It was fun. And the kids -especially Katelyn - loved it. Erik got a bit self-conscious with the other people walking by, and Laura just fell asleep in the Ergo.

 

 Katie and the "cowboy" girl.

 Before Laura fell asleep.

 Ta-da-da

 Almost at the end of the maze.

 Good scarecrow friend.

 It took a while to get Erik to pose in there...but we got it. :)

 Isn't that look wonderful... such good food we're blessed with. Each couple/member, was responsible to bring one or two dishes, which worked out beautifully. I made the jello salad - using my mom's traditional delicious holiday jello. Special to bring in some of the Fehr traditions to the Heikoop side.

 The table - laden with much blessings. :)

 Her first Thanksgiving dinner. :)

 Erik was quite thrilled to sit at the little table all by himself. :) While the other kids sat outside on Brad's new in the works deck.

 Sarah and Jonathon

 Heather (with her darling haircut) and Diane.

Katelyn with the bigger kids outside. 

Micah, still recovering from his broken leg. 

The guys - seems like they have to have one picture of them attempting coolness or something "hoodie" like... :) Well, it was an attempt.

Nathan and Katie having a blast together. (by William)

I also took a quick photoshoot of Reuben's - his 1 year old - cake smash pictures. :)  

Then all outside and to the nearby trail for the walk. :) It was beautiful. Lots of good conversations. 

Erik getting his piggyback ride from Dad. 

 Nathan and Katie running.

 William took this shot of James and I with his iphone. :) I was glad to get it! 

Another (adorable) shot of Katelyn and Nathan.
They had a blast throwing corn kernals at the uncles... 

Walking together (another William shot)

And to end - another shot from William - sooo pretty!

After our walk we went back to Brad and Diane's for dessert and more visiting. A lovely day to spend with so many loved ones. I did call our family in Alberta, and they all shouted "Happy Thanksgiving" which made me a touch sentimental, but so nice to know they all love me. :)

Very thankful. For my Savior, husband, children, family on both sides, church family, and the place God has put me. Don't know why God had such mercy on me, but I'm forever grateful.