Thanksgiving

The Downing Family-Thanksgiving 2009

Sisters-Alisa, Betsy, Stephanie, Erika, Emily

Cousins-Emily, Maggie, Stephanie, Betsy, Molly

Uncle Phil & Hannah

Cousin Molly & Hannah

Aunt Emily & Hannah stuffing their faces with rolls-that's all they eat :)

Four Generations-Grandma Teresa, Stephanie, Hannah, Great-Grandma Miller

Cousins Hannah (15 mos.) & Sammy (26 mos.)

Snoozing with Grandpa & Grandma!

Thanksgiving was a little different and much more relaxed for our family this year. First we went to my parents' house in Catlin for lunch with 22 of our relatives. It's always a loud, chaotic, good time. Then we went to Danville to see Josh's Grandma who was in the hospital. Most of his family spent their day there with her. She was fighting off a blood infection. She is doing fine now and is back at home. We celebrated with Josh's mom's family on Sunday this year because Bob had to travel with the Illini football team on Thanksgiving. That is unusual, but it actually worked out better not to have to go to so many houses in one day. It was much more relaxing for us and we got to enjoy our time with everyone. Plus, we got to spread our eating out a little!