November 27 - “Turkey Bowl 2022”

Quick trip to Walmart in the morning. Just me and Chris. It was kinda nice. Quiet. I told her “hello” on the way over. She remembered me. Sort of. We just grabbed a few finishing touches for our chicken enchilada pie lunch to come. 

 

And what a lunch it was. Two huge casserole dishes full of the good stuff. We ate all but one corner of one of them. Josh had his full three servings. Then Nathan arrived. We told him the tiny amount left was all there was for him. And then we pulled out the other one for him. One would think our boys kind of like that stuff. 

 

The Turkey Bowl followed soon after lunch. This year’s version happened on the wide expanses of Galveston Beach. Not sure which team won, but Luke was convinced it was the team he was on. So be it. We had three nominees for the Turkey Bowl 2022 trophy. 

1.      Pre-game stretches by the three dads, Kel, Josh, and Nathan. 

2.    First ever play outcome decided purely by instant replay. 

3.    Cailyn’s game-saving take down of Caleb to stop a sure touchdown. (Yes. We were playing touch).

And the unanimous winner was … drumroll here … Cailyn’s takedown!

 

After a series of rapid-fire showers, we all headed out to the beach again for some family pictures, courtesy of Shawn Porsche from Seaside. It was really cold, but I’m pretty sure she got some good shots.  Can’t wait to see them. 

 

Back at the house we had some pizza and cupcakes to celebrate AnnaGrace’s birthday. Then it was time to haul down the Christmas tree (and decorations) from the attic.  Josiah and Caleb crawled up the ladder and handed down boxes.  The other kids formed an assembly line into the den. Some of the adults (and Ezra) got the tree put together, and then Christina got the lights started. The two tall guys, Jachin and Josh, finished the top. Nani handed out ornaments to the kids to hang on the tree. Micah and Zak and Caleb collaborated to get the wooden manger scene out in the yard. All the while a Christmas song mix played on the TV. 

 

Numbers 6:24-26 says, “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” 

 

Father, thank you for family traditions and really good food. Amen.