We drove to Delaware to visit my family and to have an early Christmas. Jasmine and Josh got some of their energy out jumping on the couches. Little Savannah tried to join in, but she needs a bit more work on her landings. The three cousins also got plenty of snuggling with Grandma Rachel.

So what was I doing the whole time. Well I was eating way to many bugle chips – why are they so delicious. Must eat more…

I was also thinking how weird it is that so many of my relatives have names staring with “J”.

Photos by my sister Hollie.

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We went to a couple holiday outings today with Grandma Carolyn and Uncle John. Our first stop, a local farm, was very windy. They had train rides, a petting zoo, hay rides, christmas tree harvesting, and a concession stand with very needed hot chocolate and hot cider. Next up was a yummy lunch at a festive mainstreet soup/sandwich shop. And then off to an indoor holiday bizarre with lots of decorated trees and kids activities such as face painting.

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Good food, good talk, good time. That sums up our festive Thanksgiving Day with Emily’s family. Oh, and Jasmine had a blast playing with all the kids. Thanks so much to the gracious hosts Joy and Jamie.

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The stables where Jasmine got her horse riding lesson had many friendly cats. So in the spirit of our blog – Cats That Fetch – we got some photos.

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Uncle John and girlfriend Lisa had a special gift for Jasmine – a horse lesson. Lisa has been riding horses for many years. Uncle John recently started learning. Jasmine really enjoyed the experience, and we all had fun watching.

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