Happy Hayes Thanksgiving!

Every year Scott's younger brother, Mark, and his family (wife Meridith and their two boys Riley and Dylan) from Texas come to visit for a few days around the Thanksgiving holiday. This year we were lucky enough to schedule some grown-up time for a wonderfully fun night out to dinner.

Left to right: Mark, Whitney, Scott, Meridith, Wendy, Pat

Thanksgiving morning meant watching the parade on TV and spotting Elmo, Big Bird and numerous other characters that the kids love.

Followed by an early nap and then out to Grandpa Larry and Gramma Judy's house for dinner.

The next morning all the kids (and grandkids) and even Gus got together for a quick hike at Lost Dutchman State Park before the Texas Hayeses had to head back to Dallas.

Left to right: Allison, Katie, Natalie, Dylan, Riley, Gus and Andrew