San Antonio Thanksgiving

We decided to take a little trip during our Thanksgiving break.  We knew our time in Texas would be drawing to a close very soon and we hadn't had the opportunity to get over to San Antonio yet.  We visited there when Brenna was just a baby and she doesn't remember it now.  So we packed up and headed to the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort for a few days of taking in the tourist sights.  The resort was all decorated and ready for Christmas.  The front entrance had large ornaments hanging from the pavilion, the lobby was decked with Christmas trees, and the back outdoor patio was covered in the Christmas light displayed called Light Up the Night.

Smoky Mountain Thanksgiving

This was our first Thanksgiving in four years that we actually had as a holiday where both Brenna was out of school and Jacob was off work.  With just a few weeks before Thanksgiving, we decided to join Jacob's brother and his family for a holiday trip to The Great Smoky Mountains.  Dolly Parton was our host as we stayed at her DreamMore Resort for the week.  The resort was beautiful and we enjoyed the cool fall colors and weather.  

Thanksgiving Play and Turkey Parade

So this holiday season has been filled with lots of school related fun.  For Thanksgiving Brenna's kindergarten class got to create their very own unique turkey feathers, turkey float, and participate in The First Thanksgiving play.

We worked tirelessly on Brenna's "Rainbow" turkey feather and float.  She did a great job!  They both came out looking great!  After looking over all the feathers and floats, it was very evident which parents did their kids homework and which parents let the kids do their own homework.  I'm pretty sure a kindergartener can't understand the mechanics necessary a equip a turkey float with flashing Christmas lights and a remote control driver!

Proud of her creations!