Happy Thanksgiving

Noel on his first Carousel ride at the PHX Zoo

Claire and Noel peek out of the tree house - at the zoo.

Thanksgiving preparations were really fun this year. Its the first time we've hosted more than one person (Aunt Jen in 2007). I really enjoyed making pies and all the fixings for the turkey. I'm really glad that Hiromi could help me on Thanksgiving day. It was a lot of work and I was in the kitchen for two days straight - but it was worth it to see the Adams family's satisfaction of having eaten a yummy meal. For sweet potatoes recipe see here.


Friday was spent shopping and taking care of Noel (who was feeling ill). The rest of the family got to go see the temple lights in Mesa. Here Claire poses with her cousins.


Saturday we went to the zoo with the family. Aaron and I both checked out passes at the library, making what would have been admission costs over $100 - free.

Uncle Dan and Mirai brush goat coats

The fambly with the flamingos - do you know why they take turns standing on one leg?

practicing milking cows


Noel and cousins take turns checking out the farm equipment at the petting zoo.

See more of our Thanksgiving events and pictures here. I always get a little sad after we have to say good-bye.