Thanksgiving 2011

The spread - Thanks to Momma, Gramoo and my efforts it was a NICE day!

Chow down, big boy!

My beautiful Grandmother and I

We love him so much - but he was a little distracted by the Packers' Game

Happy Thanksgiving from the Koopman Family!

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