We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had beautiful weather. We enjoyed dinner at my parents house with some of my siblings. I am a self-conscious cook, and I get nervous about bringing food items. This year I did ok. The 2 items I brought.....a raspberry salad and a cream cheese pie were very well received. I love watching Ella play with her cousins. She loves them all and misses the girl cousins A LOT!
Ella and Avee
Ella and Megan
I also enjoyed some Black Friday shopping with my brother, sister and 2 of my "other" sisters! We were doing some Christmas Service shopping which made it even more fun to do. I'm not a big shopper, but I must say I enjoy spending time with my family and watching some of the real shoppers in action!
My parents arranged for a local "Polar Express" train ride. It was fun. I love how Ella tells Santa that she just wants a surprise. He told her a couple of years ago that, "I can always bring you a surprise. I am the BEST at surprises!" We will see how long that lasts.
Ella and Megan---waiting for the train.
I am particularly thankful this year for my parents and my siblings and their spouses. I can honestly say that I admire every one of them. I appreciate them and I enjoy spending time with them and miss the ones I don't see as often as I would like. They are talented and very supportive and even though some of us are miles apart I enjoy the calls, emails, blog updates, text messages.....all of it. Thank you to all of you for making such a positive difference in my life.
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