Thanksgiving in Minneapolis

Suzanne and Will

Amy Jake and Pete

Jason and Alyssa

Adelle and Will

Doug and the boys playing pool.

Jessica and Amy

Will's first Thanksgiving

Great Uncle Harold and Will

All of the kiddos

Matt and Jacob

Louis playing with Ali

Entrance of the Macy's Christmas Display

Eating at Alyssa's favorite restaurant...Ichibans!

Mark, Will and Ali

Early Christmas gifts from the Oelfke's and Suzanne

Jake and Will

Early Christmas from the Oelfke's

Kiddos at play

Kate at play

This year Doug, Louis and Will joined me in Minneapolis for Thanksgiving.  It is a long family tradition that we all get together at Thanksgiving at my Aunt and Uncle's house.  The Nygaards fly in from Seattle, the Burrows drive over from Chicago, Suzanne flew in from Korea, the Schraders drive down from Langdon and we drove up from Kansas City. This year they hosted 29 people (including 2 newborns).  We were so excited to spend the week with everyone.  I didn't get all of the pictures that I should have.  I guess we were too busy having fun.

The boys had pool and football to entertain themselves.  The kids had a houseful of games and toys.  I was super excited to finally play the game, Bang.   I think the sherriff and deputies came out on top most of the time.  There was always someone playing some game; foosball, pool, pinball, backgammon, Bang, Sorry and Bannanagrams were just a few. 

The men went out for their guy morning on Friday.  The Schraders went to one of our favorite restaurants in downtown Minneapolis, Ichibans.  I just can't get enough of the chicken liver.  I was excited when Louis didn't like it. 

The girl cousins had a fun lunch on Saturday followed by a walk through Bachmann's Idea House.  Thanks to the grandmas for entertaining all of the kids.  I missed getting pictures of some of the family and friends. Aunt Renee deserves a huge thank you.  Hopefully we will see you all again soon.