thanksgiving in santa barbara

Now for some turkey on Valentines day. We hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year, it was a lovely day and we were joined by the Portland Mannings and Boots, Francie from LA, the Palm Desert Whalleys and a couple of friends from here in SB, Dad and Mariah.

Seriously cannot believe how adorable all these little people are.




We've never hosted 13 before, but we all just fit (barely) in the dining room.



Axel had his first taste of turkey, and unfortunately also brussel sprouts, we all paid for that one later.


The next morning we had folks back over for a little breakfast before everyone had to head back to their respective abodes.

Here's a sweet one of Brook and Axel.

And on the couch: Francie, Ian, me, Vivien (Big Anna) with Alex, Tim, Brook and Rich. Also featuring Bodie the dog under the table.