Thanksgiving in Idalou

This year we spent Thanksgiving in Idalou Texas with all of my family just like we have for the past 5 or 6 Thanksgivings. I'd like to say we had a nice relaxing time with family, and we did, but we had a few challenges thrown our way this trip. On Friday evening Colton and I loaded up with my parents and sister and left Zak to finish out his work week (he came up Tuesday night). We started our 8 hour journey and Colton did really great trapped in his car seat. He seemed hot but I thought it was just from being in the car for so long. On Saturday morning we woke up to a happy but very lethargic little Colton. He spent the day going from person to person rocking and cuddling. I took his temperature a few times throughout the day and by 5:00 it was up to 103.9. The highest its ever been. I knew something was going on so I called his pediatrician and she told me to take him straight in to the ER. We found a clinic that was still open and took him straight in. The Dr. saw him and immediately and knew it was Strep. I felt so bad for my poor little man. To be honest this was the first time, ever he'd been really sick (how lucky are we!). Hes has a few little colds here and there but nothing that he's ever needed medication for. The Dr. loaded us up on prescriptions and sent us on our way. I thought for sure the whole house would catch it but we didn't, thankfully. The medicine started to work very quickly but gave Colton an awful tummy ache. He powered through it though. As the week progressed he got so much better. As he got better, his behavior got worse. He was out of his element and had been so spoiled while he was sick he wanted everything his way and didn't understand why we wouldn't give into him. It was a challenge. He was a handful the entire trip and was exhausting for everyone around. Beside the illness and terrible two's (times 100) in full force our trip was a success.
We enjoyed lots of trips into town. (Mostly to Target , I think we went 3 or 4 times).

We enjoyed many mornings in the kitchen in our Pjs.

We enjoyed "country living".

We enjoyed late night treats from the local DQ.

We enjoyed helping out around the house.

We enjoyed lots and lots of family time and playing.

We enjoyed a trip to see the Polar Express Choo-Choo.

We enjoyed meals out. (Colton was judging a playdough contest between Daddy, Grandad, and Baa to see who could make the best plane. Not sure who won.)

We enjoyed lots of naps and rocking.

And more playtime.

We enjoyed our first tree climbing experience.

But most of all we enjoyed our time with our MeeMaw. Shes and incredible lady who does so much for us and shows us so much love. We love the time we get to spend with her and cherish our trips to visit.

Our family is so Thankful we have such amazing family surrounding us. We enjoyed our time with the Harrison side of the family and thought a lot about the Day side of the family we had to leave behind. What a blessing it is to be able to spend time with both of our families on a regular basis. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!