Just Because

Thanksgiving in Walsh

We left after school on Tuesday and headed down to Walsh.  It was actually tough to leave just because we were scrambling to get Keara some glasses before we left but somehow we made it out the door.  We actually got stopped twice for a broken headlight but fortunately no ticket.  Grandpa and Grandma were happy to see us and we were them. 

Grandpa is losing his hair now but really is as handsome as ever.  Mitch and Lieu came down as well that night so the cousins got to maximize their time together. Zeb and Mitch took the kids to climb Two Butte's Mountain which is really just a big hill but they had a great time.  The weather was gorgeous so we got to be outside a lot.  

Thursday brought Curtis and Amy, Sue, Uncle Alvi, and the Griffin family who all joined us for Thanksgiving dinner.  Phyllis made a great feast and we were quickly full.  There were mean games of Nertz (card game) going for most of the time in Walsh.  I always volunteer to play and be the loser so no one feels bad.  It's my duty and I do it well. 

We left on Friday so I could begin the holiday shopping as our time is short this year.  Had a great time in Walsh and look forward to seeing the family again soon.

A Trip to the Grocery Store

So I sent my Zeb to the grocery store with a list that was numbered 1-12. He actually bought that many of each item instead of just the 12 items. 12 cans of pears, 11 tomatoes, 10 bags of corn, etc. Being married to an engineer can be interesting at times. :)

Things I'm Thankful For by Keara

Since it almost Thanksgiving I've been thinking what I'm most thankful for. There are lot of things to be thankful for like the arts, electronics, animals and family.  I love everything but if I wrote down everything, that would be a long story.

The first thing I'm thankful for is the arts.  One of the arts I'm thankful for is art.  In art being creative is a good quality. You also have to have a good imagination.  I also like music.  Music is amazing because you can express feeling and emotions with every note or word.  It is also soothing, so if you're angry or sad turn on music and calm down. Theatre is another art that I'm thankful for.  It makes me feel like an eagle, free, free in the sky. It also makes me feel confident.

I'm also thankful for electronics. The electronic I'm most thankful for is my kindle. I like my kindle because I can learn new words and read new books.  Another think I like about the kindle is that you can download flash cards in different language so you can learn new languages. I also like computers because they can help with homework and project for school. You can also play games. They can be educational or just for fun.

Another thing I'm thankful for is animals. I'm thankful for a lot of animals but dogs are way up there.  I like dogs because they are loyal and friendly. They also can help police, the blind and investigators. Other than dogs, horses are my favorite. I love horses because they are gentle giants. They are friendly like a dog and they certainly are pretty.

The important people in my life are at the top of the list of things I'm thankful for, even thought it is the second to the last paragraph. My friends are important to me.  All my friends are nice, caring and special in their own way.  My family is special too.  My mom, dad and sister are very supportive of what I do and love. My extended family is also great.  My cousins Nic, Syd, Keenan, and Tighe are fun but my Grandpa who has leukemia is the one I'm worried about.  Soldiers are important too because they save lives and help many people.

Obviously I am thankful for a lot of things and wish I could tell you all of them.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Giving Thanks

Kailei:  "My family and stuffing."

Christine: "My family, and friends.  Our health and happiness."

New Glasses

Well, the $500 pair of glasses lasted two months.  We were hoping for more but such is life.  The dog ate Keara's glasses last night.  Nobody was happy about it but the new glasses come with a warranty. 

Turkey Cookie Time

As is tradition, we made turkey cookies again this year to distribute to the girl's classes.  It is a fun tradition and we invited some members of my mom's group also came.  Chocolate was everywhere but there was not denying the fun that was had.