Our Thanksgiving was super chill and super awesome. Ellie was spoiled all weekend long (it took three days for her after we got home to get used to not having someone hold her all.the.time)! We went hiking (more like walking, but whatever), watched soccer games, B and I snuck out for a few dates, stuffed ourselves with good food, went black friday shopping at noon (no early morning risers here!), and enjoyed the SEVENTY FIVE DEGREE WEATHER. Hereβs just a few (of the many) photos we took this weekend. (Wanna see more? Check out my mamaβs blog!)
And I couldnβt resist throwing together a quick video of the weekend (check out E smiling, melts my heart!). Plus Erin sang this song every day, all day. Seriously. π

31 COMMENTS
Jana
8 years agoThat video is awesome. And Ellie is SUCH a cute smiler!
Nini Anderson
8 years agoHi. Did you make that video in flash? Or what program did you use? Thanks π
Carmen
8 years agoI love the whole "quick video". You are amazingly talented and I envy that! Baby E is the cutest thing ever! Love it!
Alexa Zurcher
8 years agoI actually used windows live movie maker – nothing professional here! You can download it off the Internet for free! π
Rachel Sayumi Porter
8 years agocutest baby girl ever!! I want her!
Amy
8 years agoOh my goodness, that video made me cry!! What a great weekend we had! I loved every part of that movie…her bath time w/ her built in baby-tub (aka Zac), Erin and her randomness (which we all love), Spencer's grouchy faces when really he's the happiest kid ever (just not for the camera), Gracie and her loving Ellie moments, Ellie totally recognizing the picture of the Savior and "talking" and "talking" to Him (priceless!), tying shoes for hikes, and all of the random Thanksgiving-ness of the whole weekend. You summed it up PERFECTLY!!! Thanks so much for being YOU! You and B are such a wonderful example!! xoxoxoxo (see you next weekend!!!!)
Ashley Wright
8 years agoLoved this! Looks like a fun relaxing weekend! Good for you!
Ashley
Drummer_at_Heart
8 years agoSo cute!!! I love the pictures and the video was absolutely ADORABLE!!!!!
Anonymous
8 years agoThe video is so sweet π !! Ellie is most precious little thing, what a pure blessing.
Cindy Sharkey
8 years agoDid you ever catch your family in action! I love the video, I felt like I was right there with you for Thanksgiving. Thank you for a wonderful gift. Love, Gram xoxo
THE COOKS
8 years agoEeeekkK!! New follower. Y'all are too cute. Love the video!! xo
Allison
8 years agoI love how you can just feel the energy and love that your family has for one another. So beautiful!
Libby
8 years ago1: the scenery is gorgeous, 2: you and your siblings could not look any more alike π 3: Ellie is just the cutest! 4: What kind of baby sling is that? it is so precious and cuddly
Unknown
8 years agoWhat a cute video!! Loved it. and love your family! such good people π
P
8 years agoaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh I LOVE THAT VIDEO. sooo adorable, you guys are awesome π fun weekend!!!
Kelly
8 years agoShe is absolutely adorable!
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Kelly
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lisalynn
8 years agoYou think you have enough mashed potatoes, Grace????? Haha. I was so happy to see all of your great Thanksgiving adventures!! Little Ellie is SO darn cute, especially with those BIG brown cute eyes!!! π I love you so much and miss you TONS! I am so excited to see you next summer! counting the days! π xoxo chloe
Kenz
8 years agoYou have the cutest family on the face of the earth! Ellie is just GORGEOUS and I think my favorite part was where uncle was showing her the picture of Jesus. She is obviously so loved by everyone. Your whole family is just precious!
Torrey
8 years agoI love it! Thanks for sharing your sunshine Lex!
Nini Anderson
8 years agoThank you !
Unknown
8 years agoI just love seeing your happy & cute family of three! Ellie is the cutest baby I've ever seen! I love your blog! π
Marli
8 years agoCutest. movie. ever.
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April @ Hansen Love
8 years agoHey, I just started following your blog, and officially stocked you..:D you are your family are adorable! love your blog!
Adelynn Grace
8 years agoWho sings the song on the video? By the way I'm in love with your blog!
youNIQ. designs
8 years agoLoved this post and the beautiful video! I was just wondering what font you used in your vid to write 'two thousand twelve'?
Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)
8 years agoShe is just precious, and the video of your brother holding her in the bath… I about died.
Anonymous
8 years agosuch a wonderful family. π
Eryka
8 years agoWhat a fun turkey day!
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Alexa Zurcher
8 years agoThank you! The font is called ck cursive π
Alexa Zurcher
8 years agoThank you! The song is by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros π
Alexa Zurcher
8 years agothanks april! π