The LAST Thanksgiving...

At least in Idaho at the Thurgood home! We had just learned a few weeks before Thanksgiving that my parents had been called as mission presidents. All they knew was that it was spanish speaking but had no idea where they were going. They decided to wait and tell the kids on Thanksgiving - and it was SO hard to keep it a secret - for ALL of us:) Also, it was my mom's birthday on Thanksgiving, as it is every few years. Troy told us the night before, that he was going to bring 2 extra kids from the college that weren't able to go home. We all thought that was fine and we set a couple of extra places the next afternoon. Well, not 1 hour before we were supposed to eat, Chad and Libia show up!! They decided to surprise mom on her birthday and drive up from AZ. Troy kept it a secret from everyone - had us all fooled! It was such a great day and so fun to be with everyone! We went on a walk after lunch to our old house on the other side of town - so many memories and we all had a great time! They told the kids that night and it was quite emotional for all of us, but especially my parents - I know it is such a sacrifice for them to be away from those grandkids that they LOVE!! We also celebrated Kendalyn's birthday as hers was in a few days! It makes me teary to even look at these photos because their house is now sold and they are REALLY far away:(