On Thursday night we drove to Raleigh to stay the next two days with Grandma (Mama Dot). She's always a great hostess and we feel so at home with her! On Friday we just relaxed and let Vivian stay in the same place for a while, and Aaron and Michael went to walk around the mall. Friday night we took advantage of the in-house babysitters and went out to North Hills for a date...we ate at Firebirds restaurant with Joey and Sierra and then Michael met us for a movie. Poor Angel had to stay outside on the porch most of the time we were there. She's a sweet dog, though.On Saturday afternoon we had our big Thanksgiving with this side of the family. Grandma prepared an elaborate feast for us. Granddaddy and Grandma Carolyn came from Pinehurst, and Frank and Sylvia, Danny and Nan, Grand Auntie Nancy, and Marie were also there to party.Handsome brothers waiting for lunch...Michael came in from UVa and Stephen from DC. In fact, Stephen had to work on Friday, so he drove down for Thursday, went back, and came right back on Friday night! Vivian met this family for the first time. Nan is holding her while her granddaughter Emily shares her bunny. Emily's older sister Lauren was also there to play with Vivian!

Grabbing at the face, like always :)

Nancy talking with Vivian was a sure way to get a smile!

with Grandma Carolyn (she helped a lot by holding Vivian the whole time I ate...I even took the time to get seconds!)