a fun Thanksgiving!!!

We had a great Thanksgiving! After church the whole De Winkle family gathered together at Pake en Beppe's (Rudi's parents). I really enjoyed watching all the kids play together. They had so much fun. It's amazing to me how fast a family can grow! Just two years ago, there was only Arie! And now there's 7 grandkids (one girl!), and one more on the way (Justin & Siska are due April 14th).
All the food was SO good! There was so much of everything! A turkey, a ham (delicious!), rolls, and lots more!

After dinner, we left the boys with the family, and Rudi and me went to work on the dairy for a little bit. It had been so long since I helped Rudi work without the kids. It was really fun and special!

When we came back, we had dessert. There was so much good stuff! I think there were 5 different desserts! So, lots to choose from. It was definitely my favorite part!


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So, this is a funny story; Miriam handed me Moriah to hold her for just a minute. Miriam had to go get something real quick. So Rudi and me changed Nieko and Moriah's clothes. You should have seen the look on Miriam's face when she came back to get Moriah! It was hilarious, she didn't know what to think for a second! And then we all laughed!

Nieko in Moriah's clothes. He would have made a pretty girl, huh?

Getting all the food ready.... (Ok, Rudi was just snooping from the ham...)

Dad cutting the turkey. And Gideon was hungry! (or just curious?)

Ioan (Dirk and Molly's baby) and Nieko. They're about a month apart. Nieko is older, but Ioan is bigger! Do you think they look like cousins?