Happy Thanksgiving

Dear Family and Friends,

There are good days and excellent days. Today has been one of the really excellent ones. Just now we've been watching a bit of TV after a very full day with family. It started with my usual walk around the lake. We walked at 7 so there was full light of day but almost no traffic. When I got home Jason and Timothy were up in the kitchen and Jason was making breakfast. Soon Jo was cooking, baking and creating all kinds of good things.

We put Timothy down for a nap but he was too excited to actually go to sleep. He had enjoyed the Macy Day Parade and playing. When we finally decided that he would not sleep we headed over to Nikki and Steves where Keanna and Kallie greeted us. Roger and Jill were there along with Kevin and his daughter. We played, watched football and spend a lot of time in their beautiful back yard. Kallie especially loves to be outside and the kids played in the sand box, did the slide, rode little cars and enjoyed the beautiful day.

Suddenly it was time to eat and we all found our places at the long table, a table that strained under the bounty of so many wonderful things to eat and drink. Joyce's apple pie was there along with Mary's pumpkin pie, Steve's two turkeys and host of magic things created by Nikki and Jill.

After a nice time of eating and conversation it was time for desert and then a playing of Polar Express, a very enjoyable movie featuring the voice of Tom Hanks. Finally as little ones began to tire we loaded up and came home. Now this magic time is coming to a close and Jason and Jo will head home in the morning and I'll be back at work.

I am deeply thankful for my family, for each of their talents, contributions, personalities and love for each other. God has blessed me with wonderful people.

Love to all

Tim