Thursday, January 19, 2012

thanksgiving "heartland" style

the brasher family runs a business called "heartland wildlife ranches" located in ethel, missouri. every several years or so we are able to make the trip to the lodge to celebrate thanksgiving. it was a fun vacation this year with every member of the family in attendance!


 here i am with my mother and sis-in-law's. don't we look cute in our apron's:) they were a thanksgiving gift from the head chef!



doug and abigail made this amazing pumpkin chocolate cake cheesecake. it was quite the production.


hunting is a big part of this trip for some of the family. with o'pa as their guide, the mighty hunter's set out early in the morning. this is carter's big prize!


gracie didn't do too shabby herself!


 some of the highlights for me were: making survival bracelet's, seeing my kids enjoy their cousins, working in the kitchen with the girls, the turkey run, family home evening, late night visits, early morning running, kids hunting with o'pa, and just being together.

3 comments:

Kelly said...

Cute pictures - So glad you're blogging again! :)

Melissa: said...

So fun to catch a glimpse of the Missouri Thanksgiving - looks like a blast!

cristie said...

i love the darling aprons!

so fun to see everyone sharing together time. xox