Happy Turkey Day

We got to go up to the cold land for Thanksgiving and we learned that we have turned in to Arizona pansies...ok I have always been a pansy when it comes to the cold but I just forgot how cold Idaho and Utah can get. We drove up on Tuesday after I got out of school. Donny was so good to drive the entire way. I don't know what it is with guys and driving, they just don't ever seem to get tired. I am like a little kid, I get in a car and it just rocks me to sleep. We made it to Spanish Fork at about 12:30 and crashed at my brother's home, that is after we ate all their food, tried on all their clothes, and went through all their personal belongings. Just kidding ;) We woke up and I felt like a little kids on Christmas morning. I looked out to see the beautiful snow capped mountains, frost on everything, and husband to scrape it off the windshield. We stopped by and got to see Donny's parents. It was so good to visit with them. Then we went on our way to Idaho. It was the on year so the house was full when we got there. All but Paul and family were able to fun and it was nothing short of crazy fun. We began the Thanksgiving festivities with a turkey bowl. Donny and I are still sore, it is pathetic. Donny showed everyone his mad skills, they were all amazed by his speed, I just smiled and thought, that's my husband ;)

Next the feeding began. I don't know what we are going to do in two years, we packed everyone in and it was a tight squeeze. It was so fun to have everyone together.

Then next day we went and took family pictures. I think we set a new record for the Permann family. We were in and out in about 30 minutes!

Then as tradition goes we set out to get our Christmas trees. We hike up and down the hill sides trying to find the perfect tree. This is like the official kick off of Christmas. We did find and tree and squeezed it in to the back of our car and hauled it down to Arizona.

Finally the icing on the cake was when we got to go to the BYU vs Utah game. As always, this game was played to the end. This time in overtime...sudden death. But don't you worry the Cougs came out on top. We rushed the field and joined in the celebrations.

Sunday we went to church with Shaun in Provo and then set off for Arizona. This drive was not too bad. It was fun to listen to Christmas music, Harry Potter, and just talk. This drive has some beautiful sites, anyone is welcome to make it...I know of some great people you can stay with;) It was a great Thanksgiving with many adventures.