We were settling into our new house, and getting things in order, but at the last minute (kind of) decided to leave to Virginia to see Ian's family. We spent a week out there, and REALLY enjoyed the time we got to spend with almost all of the family, eating lots of home cooked meals, the time off from school and work, some shopping, and the nice 75 degree weather (at least for a few of the days we were there).
Playing a good game of soccer in Grandma's yard with the cousins. We won!
Grandma holding "angel" kitty. This cat is a very special cat to the family. He stayed right with Grandpa and would not leave his side when he was sick and when he passed away this spring.
Ian pulling faces (and being retarded:)) while eating the best hot dogs! They are from "Minute Market"-a small gas station in town.
Ian and Colin with Smokey the cat.
Working in Grandma's yard in the nice weather.
Me proud of the tobacco plant I pulled up.
Katie the dog. Grandpa LOVED his dog so much! And I am sure she misses him! She is expecting and will have puppies this winter.
Grandma, Ian and the cat.
Some of the Farris side of the family at a dinner/get together with everyone.
Ian and Colin with Grandma Farris.
Ian and Colin with Grandma and cousins MaryAnn, Beth, and Tara.
Ian and I with Grandma Scruggs. She took such good care of us while we were there!Yesterday Ian turned 28---man he is getting OLD! We celebrated his birthday by going to McDonald's (Ian's choice) and taking advantage one last time of the 99 cent Big Mac special they had going on this month every Wednesday for the grand opening of another McDonald's in Draper. We also enjoyed his birthday cake---a mint oreo ice cream cake made by Judy(Ian's mom)
This cake is pretty much amazing!
This picture was taken a few weeks ago for Colin. He is leaving here in a week to go on a mission to LA Spanish speaking! We are very excited for him! But things will definitely be different with him gone. We wish him our best!HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
And today, we woke up to start off the Thanksgiving holiday with the traditional Human Race 5K in Draper. There was a HUGE turn out this year, which is great because the money raised goes to the church's Humanitarian Aid. They raised over $50,000.
I love running this race for two reasons 1-because it is fun and 2- because I can justify eating A LOT of food, which is what I did. Ian's parents had us over for the big Thanksgiving meal. It was yummy! Now we are going to look through the ads to see what deals there are for Black Friday tomorrow....another "tradition." And no work....YEAH!
My friend Jocelyn and I finally did an "official" run together. We had lots of fun!
