This year was the Pikus off year for Thanksgiving so since Jett would be Baptized the same weekend as Thanksgiving, we decided to head South and join them for a long weekend with Grandma Woobie. We left a little later then we planned on Wednesday hoping to beat the large storm headed to Utah. Luckily there was only one really snowy area just past Cedar City and we made it in time to hang out for a bit before bed time. Mikelle and John did a great job decorating and everyone pitched in for Dinner. John smoked a couple of Turkeys and Mikelle put one in the crockpot. Everything turned out amazing. Johns entire family was able to join us as well. The kids had a great time playing in the sports court, putting leaves on the "Thankful Tree", coloring placemats and putting together a little Christmas Village. Of course it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a nap which was much needed and welcomed.
The next day, the kids put puzzles together and we did a little Black Friday Shopping at Walmart (It was at 11:00 so the crowds had died down a bit). We also went on a walk to a bridge that crossed the river. We bought tickets to go to the movie Abominable that night which was a darling show. Then Mikelle and I did a little shopping at Bath and Body Works while the others ordered pizza. It was back to the house to hang out and eat dinner.
The next day, Grandma Woobie wanted to take us to the Labyrinth in Kayente. It Is a peaceful place for reflection as you wind around a path that leads you to the center. We had a spiritual discussion about our own life's journey and our path back to Heavenly Father. We dropped Grandma and Mikelle off at home while the rest of us went to the trampoline park. We headed back home for Jett's big day. He had chosen to be baptized. Mikelle asked if I would be a witness with her, I was honored. It was the first time I was able to witness at a baptism. We went back to the house for a big pasta dinner and play more games. It was a great way to end our trip.
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