A Grand Evening For Grandma.

What a great celebration we had for Grandma's 80th birthday.  Great food and laughter filled the evening.  The highlight was the gathering of all of the grandchildren to pay tribute to grandma.  This special time included playing music, reciting poetry or some other bit of entertainment.  Grandma has been a blessing to our families for many, many years and her children (and grandchildren) wanted to show their love and appreciation.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRANDMA!  WE LOVE YOU!

Thankful.

We again enjoyed our pre-Thanksgiving tradition of sitting down to dinner the night before and going around the table recounting the many blessings we have enjoyed over the past year.  Among the standouts were: Dad's new job, anonymously paid-for car repairs, good health, enjoying various activities, difficulties endured, growth in each of our children, faithful friends. We are especially thankful for friends in Minnesota, North Carolina and South Carolina.  We think of you often.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!