Thanksgiving Day 2009

We traveled down to Pensacola Beach on Wednesday and woke up to a crystal clear Thanksgiving morning.

View from the condo balcony where my parents and the Cedillos were staying.

Wipeout!

Dave rocking this look!

Bella looking for seashells

I've never seen pelicans on the gulf side. Of course I'd never been to the beach this early in the morning. Yawn.

Looking up at the 14th floor

Recovering from our chilly ocean swim in the hot tub. With an updo and earrings I just need a leathery tan and cigarette to complete the look.

Aran with his towel. They didn't even have the decency to get him a Diego one. Oh the humanity!

The Cedillos give most of their gifts at Thanksgiving rather than Christmas

It's Amelia Bedelia! A childhood favorite. But what's this?

En Espanol! (insert tilde over the "n" until I get an international keyboard!)I promptly proceeded to annoy the crap out of Dave by reading aloud. No espanol is allowed when he's around. House rules. :)

And a gorgeous sweater since I stay cold all the time. Thanks guys!

Dave loves his flannel! The pictures didn't turn out well though. He was moving around too much or something.

I had a scrapbook printed for the Cedillos chronicling their 2009 adventures.

Around lunchtime we headed over to see Jared and Jess. Nothing like a traditional Thanksgiving meal of Waffle House.

Here we are with our waitress. She was a lot of fun.

While the guys attempted to play golf (didn't work out) Jess and I headed to the Rave to see the much anticipated Twilight sequel. In June, we need to line up with the preteens to see Eclipse on opening night. They will be so jealous of our homemade Twilight shirts! LOL

Jared thinking. This is the thinking stance. Respect it.

Below are some videos (go to the blog if you are on Facebook). The first is of Aran wiping out and the second is of the dolphins we watched at the beach. You can barely see them but it was really cool.

Who's a tad spoiled?

...that would be Chewie

Sillyness

We spend Sunday evening at Micaiah and Mandy's house behaving like 12 year-oldsWe tried to remember how to play the chair game where you find balance then have someone remove the chairs. It didn't work out too well. The weakest link would be the 5'2" member.

Here's some video of Jake attempting our Dance Dance Revolution game. We'll have to save the karaoke for next time (go to the blog to see video if you are on Facebook).

It's Pygmy Goat Season!

Meet Duchess (Princess is her mom). There's some blue-blooded goats here at the Cedillos!Bella with Mom and baby

Aran, who is quite photogenic and isn't very modest about it. ;)

JRC November Horse Show

What a beautiful day for a horse show! Andrea performed the opening ceremony. You can see video at the end of this post (go to gervens.blogspot.com if you are reading this on Facebook).Bella with Lilly doing their showmanship pattern.

Katie and Andrea about to start lead line.

Brandon keeping everyone organized.

Nina and Cindy demonstrating the Redneck Belle look. Bring some lacy ones next time!

Robert being goofy while I was trying to take an artsy picture.

Much better. :p

Bella warming up before Horsemanship.

Some of the guys being bored stiff.

Three Cowgirls

These are the pictures that wind up in your camera when you leave it unattended.
Andrew on Milo

Andrea sitting on her spurs!

and silly faces

Dave petting Will or Bill (not sure which)

Waiting for Horsemanship to start. Notice Abe is asleep. He pretty much stays that way. :)

I can't complain about his lazy ways too much though since he won me 1st in Halter, 1st in Showmanship, and 4th in Trail.

About 5 seconds of Andrea loping with the flag. Very cool!

Happy Veteran's Day

Some of our church family spent Wednesday night writing cards to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. We got over 200 ready to send!

Bowl-O-Rama

I think we've done more bowling in the last few weeks than we have in a couple of years! Micaiah and Mandy joined us today and we had a blast.

Master Potter Ministries

David Engesath delivered his sermon/visual presentation at our church. It was a blessing to have him and his wife with us today. The potter and clay references in the Bible have a whole new meaning now!

He probably should start incorporating a rebuke about covetousness in his sermons because we all wanted some of the finished pieces.

We did get to keep a special pot that Bro. Engesath inscribed with our church name and had everyone in attendance sign. I can't wait to see it after it's fired.

Joy and Nina

Andrea and Caleb

Micaiah

We got some play time afterward!

I made a bird...

which stole Katy's basket. :)