Thanksgiving 2015: Lancaster Fun

The Stefany clan was together at G and Poppop's house for Thanksgiving this year.  As always with the Hettinger and Hollencamp cousins, it was a circus.  There was lots of tormenting snuggling Parker, balloon catching, running in circles, playing all together, fighting, crying, laughing, "family" playing....  The usual stuff when the 4 of them get together.

I am noticing a pleasant shift of inclusion with the cousins.  When Braylen was a baby, Evie and Hannah did their thing and Cole was the odd one out.  Then when Braylen was a toddler, the older 3 hung out more and Braylen was the loner.  Now Cole wants to play with Braylen, things like wrestle and sword fights, but nevertheless, play WITH him.  We are very close to the girls in one area playing family and the boys outside doing their own thing.  Should we add another baby to the mix?  Heck. NO.

The weather was nice enough that we spent time at the playground (without coats even!) and were able to check out Dutch Wonderland all decorated for Christmas.  G, Poppop, and Parker enjoyed a quiet evening while the eight of us took in the twinkling lights and amusement rides.  I find it somewhat ironic that so many of our friends in Maryland go to Dutch Wonderland all the time, but I haven't taken my kids yet and my parents live 15 minutes from it.

Here comes the phone photo dump...

Girl cousins waiting patiently for our turn on the ski
lift ride to take us across the park.  Hannah and I were
nervous up so high while little Evie wanted to lean forward
to look below.  A long ride for this height fearing mama...

I was pretty sure Hannah was going to barf after this bouncy ride

Boy heaven

Emotions were brewing...

Yep.

Flying!  Jason kept the crowd laughing with his comments
about the way his crotch was feeling on this ride :)

Supergirls!

Finishing up the night with the carousel

Now it's time to gear up for all things Christmas!