So we got to spend Thanksgiving in Buff. Not everyone, but a lot of the fam comes over to Abuela and Abuelo's house throughout the day, so it was good to get to see some of them since it was such a brief visit for us. And I was thrilled to be havin' me some of that Puerto Rican food!
Before the festivities and company began that day, Ellison got surprised with some birthday gifts from Abuelo & Abuela and her aunts.
Ellison, Marcos, and Abuela
Opening Tinkerbell - this has been a fave.
Her beautiful little shawl that Abuela made for her!
And her new doggie, whom she calls "Doggie". I'm considering giving him up for adoption, though, because he sheds just as bad as a real one. He sniffs, he barks, he walks, but thankfully he doesn't mess, which would be a deal breaker.
Presents from Titi, Uncle Andy, and Melissa.
Marcos, Titi, Ellison, and Melissa
With Uncle Andy thrown into the mix
The children's Thanksgiving table.
The newest little Soto, Nikko, with his Great Aunt Ana
Ellison asked to hold Nikko, too.
Yes, we really just went away to have a baby. ;-)
Titi Marie holding the kiddos
Look at that little pouty lip - too sweet.
After the Thanksgiving meal and some Domino playing, the 3 of us headed over to Ellison's Uncle Bing and Aunt Denise's house, where they had held Thanksgiving for Denise's family. Adorable little Izen (?sp) was there, too. Ellison had so much fun playing around with Izen and the big kids.
More birthday surprises from Uncle Bing, Aunt Denise, and her cousins.
Squeezing with Aunt Denise
She immediately had to change into the new dress and tights as soon as she opened them. With Uncle Bing:
And her cousin, Kaitlyn
Hangin' with the big girls (Nicole, Kaitlyn, and Ell)
But happy with the boys, too (cousin Brandon, and Izen).
Watching a movie with Titis Marie and Ana before bed.
[November 26, 2009]
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