Hall of Halls: Thanksgiving weekend

Wednesday the 21st

We are spending the weekend in Phoenix & we brought Fernando along for Thanksgiving. First off we headed to downtown Phoenix to help Ryan load some stuff he bought for his office. While the boys were busy at work I took the kiddos to walk around & get some hot cocoa.

What’s better than hot cocoa… a pink water fountain.

The Christmas tree was being set up.

The kids haven’t been to this area before, so it was fun for them to look around.

Then we meet back up with the guys (Laun, Julio, Fernando, Tyler & Ryan) and headed to Macayo’s for dinner.

These cousins love to hang out.

At one point Ryan & Kami’s baby Raegan picked up this salsa bowl & just started drinking it. The girl likes her salsa.

Then we went & did some dancing & karaoke.

Tyler hit the singing stage first.

The kids danced & danced.

This man came over & had Tyler & Laun help him sing.

Searching for the perfect song.

This is one of the few times I have ever seen Ryan nervous, but that is what I love about Ryan, he will pretty much do anything.

I told Clayton & Porter that I would give them each 5 bucks if they would sing some karaoke. They took me up on that offer & sang one of Clayton’s favorite songs: A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash. Laun helped them out, too & Marlee sure wanted to.

Thursday the 22nd

Laun headed to the ranch market this morning & got some sugar cane & flan.

Then we walked across the freeway bridge to a park with Fernando & my parents.

Clayton checking out the cars passing under.

Laun & Marlee

Dad & Mom

Swinging away at the park.

Heading back over the bridge & to Grandmother’s house we go.

We had Thanksgiving dinner at my Turley Grandparent’s home.

The dinner was great & we got to see lots of family. Buffy & Becky were even in town

Grandpa talking with Laun & Fernando. Grandma in the kitchen.

pie time

Marlee was excited to meet Buffy’s oldest daughter Rachel…she hardly let poor Rachel out of her sight.

Then we stopped by the Tippet’s home. Marlee was in Barbie heaven & Anna Mae even let her take a Barbie home.

The boys had fun playing games & football with Matt & Tawny’s kids.

Friday the 23rd

Laun took the boys dove hunting with Fernando & Ryan. Luckily Fernando was there & took some pictures.

Porter, Ryan, Clayton & Laun

Laun & Ryan

Laun got everyone doughnuts for breakfast from Bosa bakery & a special pink frosted one for his little girl.

We went to see the Phoenix temple being built & hiking with my parents & Ted’s family.

Marlee stuck by Grandma’s side.

You get a great view of the temple on the hike.

cutest girl I know

Mom & Dad

Marlee & Savannah

After hiking, Marlee & I hit some sales & I got some Christmas shopping done.

Tonight we went out with just the adults for sushi.

Ryan, Laun & Fernando

Kami & I

Saturday the 24th

Laun went out hunting again, but Porter wasn’t feeling well so he stayed with me. Porter did some sewing with my mom today. He made some bean bags & grandma made him a pillow.