Thanksgiving: Thankful for Family

Our thanksgiving brings sad news.  Michael's grandfather, "Opa," passed away this weekend. He was an amazing person and a huge role model in Michael's life.  We are very sad to see him go. We are even more thankful than usual for our amazing families this year, and especially all of our wonderful grandparents.

Here are some photos from our Brehm Family thanksgiving in Portland. (For a fun look back in time, see photos from 2009 (part 1 and part 2) and 2010).

Kenley was actually awake to enjoy our thanksgiving dinner with the family! She loved the mashed potatoes.

Here's Jason, Michal, and the Frieslet tucking in.

An amazing cake made by cousin Elie for Grandpa Bert's birthday.  Happy Birthday Grandpa Bert!

Cousin Sammy reads a book to Kenley.  They were best friends after that.

Great Grandpa Bert coloring with Kenley.

All the cousins who were at thanksgiving.

Great Grandparents Bert and Dorothy!

Bert Jr. and Bert III

The little momma! Doesn't she look so cute??

We spoiled ourselves by staying in a hotel in downtown Portland. Here we are taking the Frieslet to the pool.

On Friday, we hit up the Macys Parade!

Kenley had the best seat for the parade.

Family was out in force!

Cousin Elie, enjoying her candy cane.

Santa is here!

Parade viewing wears a toddler out.

On Saturday, Michael took Kenley to the Seattle Center while Mommy worked on elf-projects. Here's Kenley having a snack with a view.  She loved the whole day, including riding the bus, riding on the elevator up the space needle, eating lunch at the Centerhouse, and checking out the awesome train display.  Hooray for quality time together.

We also watched the Apple Cup and taught Kenley how to say "Dirty Cougs!", and had a visit from our friends Kelsey and Charles and their new baby Madeline, who now live in New York.

We hope you all had wonderful thanksgivings!