Thanksgiving- Wyoming 2008

Thanksgiving in Wyoming was our first road trip with Grace, and she did marvelously! We stopped more for Neil and me than we did for her fussing. She cried for a total of just 20 minutes the whole way. What lucky parents we are! The morning after we arrived, Dad took Neil hunting for pheasants. Neil said they hiked "15 miles" (Dad said it was only 6 or 7) and only saw one bird. Neil is getting the hang of hunting. Dad says his good hand-eye coordination and natural athletic abilities make it easy for him. Once he learns to take the safety off, he'll be a real pro! Grace is the first and only grandchild on my parents and both grandparents sides. She was the main attraction for everyone who came to my parents home. She is certainly fulfilling the expectation we have for her to unify our family. The picture below is of four generations: Nana Reichert, Dad Reichert, Megan Andersen, and Grace Andersen.

 Grandpa Reichert, along with everyone else in the family, took advantage of any opportunity to snuggle with Grace. I caught my siblings and parents checking on her atleast 10 times during each of her naps.

We had a mini Christmas while we were in Wyoming, because my brother Josh along with Neil and

I won't be there this year. Grace was so excited to open all her presents--just look at the sheer joy on her face.

Dad Reichert has been working on this toybox ever since the day Grace was born. He made it out of wood with his bare hands. He carved a heart into each side and put a camoflauge padding inside.

We had so much fun being all together as a family before Kaleb leaves on his mission and Josh deploys with the Army. We are so proud of my brothers who are dedicated to serve their God and country.