Our Thanksgiving festivities involved several of the Horn clan. We traveled with our 14 week old Chloe to Lowell, Michigan to join the Benjamin Horn family for the turkey holiday. Matt's brother's family lives out in the country on a beautiful 10 acre lot complete with wooded backyard and sledding hill (which our nieces and nephew thoroughly enjoy). It snowed the entire weekend and the graceful flakes made every window scape picturesque. The snow also gave us an excuse for staying indoors and playing games together (not that we need an excuse - our families are quickly becoming serious gamers. Don't worry we haven't started dressing up and attending gaming conventions . . . not yet anyways). Matt had an unusual run of success during the gaming weekend much to my sister-in-law Diane's dismay and surprise.
Our Chloe Abigail and their Grace Miranda were the stars of the weekend. Only 5 months apart in age, the two cousins displayed different reactions to each other. As Chloe's main desires are to eat, sleep and play the airplane game - activities that do not include another baby - she was unaffected by her cousin. Grace however seemed intrigued and curious about Chloe. She reached for her (as for a toy) and watched Chloe with curiosity. The two cousins also marauded as elves on Thanksgiving (thanks for the surprise Diane!).
So, why title this blog posting Horn of Plenty? Because the great time we had this Thanksgiving reminded me of the blessings of family. Our family isn't wealthy, famous, or exquisite in beauty but we have plenty to be thankful for because of the love that God has given us. Matt, Chloe and I are extremely thankful for the family ties that God has planned and created for us. I'm realizing more and more how vital family is. I am excited for Chloe to grow up and to become a special member of this loving bunch. Hope your Thanksgiving was as full of blessings as was ours!
Check out more pictures from our Thanksgiving weekend at my picture blog - Horn family photo album.
2 comments:
Alicia,
Chloe is such a cutie! Your pictures are great. It sounds like you had a great time with family. Matt and his brother look so much alike!
How about those Packers, huh? O well. Chris' mom got Luke two Detroit Lions outfits. Augghhh!!!!!!!!! I knew this dilema would come one day. They can deck Luke out in Pistons, Tigers, Red Wings, U of Michigan - but not the Lions! I told my mom to feel free to give Packer clothes. Chris tries to make this a husband/headship/submission issue.
I love your blog. I'm a regular reader! :)
Love,
Katie
Katie,
The lions aren't doing too much better than the packers this season. They even fired their head coach since they have a losing record. I'm glad Matt and I agree about rooting for the green and gold. He's as much a packer backer as I am. This season has been a depressing one though. I hope Brett prolongs retirement one more year and ends on a high note.
Take care dear and keep fighting the lions battle,
Alicia
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