Tessa had a wonderful Thanksgiving! She enjoyed a visit from her Uncle Cris and Aunt Jen. The weather was beautiful, so they spent a lot of time playing outside. Tessa showed them her favorite playground. She also tried very hard to say "Cris." At first, it sounded like she was speaking an Eastern European language (which was quite entertaining), but eventually she softened it down to an approximation of his name.
Here is Tessa showing Cris and Jen how to use the bumpy slide at the park. First, you have some fun getting situated at the top of the slide:

Once you've started your descent, you can't forget to take time out for some clapping and general celebration:

Finally, when you really get going, it's just pure excitement: