Thanksgiving 2009

We had a Wonderful Thanksgiving. Kelly, Erin ,Oscar, Kelly's Mom Shirley, Carter, Uli, Taylor, Krista, James, Lindsay, and their kids all came. It was such a treat to have Lindsay and James and their kids come to stay at our house. I was about to offer them the downstairs level of our home if they wanted to move in with us. Just kidding, we may drive them back to Ft Collins before too long. But it was sure great to have them all while they were here. When the Halgren's left on Sat. morning, Camille cried on and off the WHOLE DAY! She loved the kids, and had a great time being Clara's babysitter. She is getting to that age where she is a great babysitter. If only I wasn't so worried about it. Erin and I had a full fledged business going by the time we were her age! I am going to try her out and have her babysit tonight for a little while when I go across the street to the church to a RS dinner. I figure that I can have my cell phone, and be home in one minute flat, if I have to be. It is still hard to do it. I guess times have changed since we were young.

Thanksgiving dinner was excellent. With Kelly and Erin planning it, and cooking most of it, how could it not be fantastic. And it was fantastic. Then after a great dinner, great desserts. Krista made 2 very yummy pies, and Kelly made cheesecake and a pecan pie. Wow- I love dessert! It was fun for me to have it at our house. I enjoyed having it in our new dining room, and everyone fit pretty well. I love that we have room to fit people, and to have people come and have a place to stay. So, everyone take note. We have places to stay!!! It's not the Ritz, but it is hopefully comfortable. Come visit!

I was so lucky, and Lindsay and Taylor came to Black Friday shopping with me. It was probably torture, but they were both such good sports. It is never as much doing the shopping for me, as it is looking at all the sale ads.

I always love Thanksgiving time. It is wonderful to take the time to reflect on the many things I have to be grateful for. We have had a great year, and had been truly blessed beyond what I could ever imagine. I am so grateful for Kent, our kids, our families, and friends. Life is hectic, and a little crazy sometimes, but so good. I am truly grateful for all that I have been given.