We have had our first pumpkin-pie-free Thanksgiving and we lived through it. We quite enjoyed it really. We opted for a roasted chicken - turkeys are big and really expensive! - and we enjoyed an apple crumble for dessert. We all thought it was just fine! We love the internet even more as we were able to be with the Richardson side of the family for their pre-meal celebration - we laughed with Maddie, saw the sun in Anna's hair, saw the love in Richie's eyes, had a cyber glass of wine with dearest Peggy, chatted with Jack and Colson - go Coast Guard;-) - spent some time on the porch with Daddy, talked with Mom and Aunt Jacque in the kitchen! What could be better than that!
We have been enjoying some sunny, windless days as spring comes on. I have even been hot! There are still times of chilly, windy days and cool nights but we are all feeling the lifting of the winter blahs. It is really strange to see all the Christmas decorations in the shop windows with summer clothes and sandals. As far as I can tell the weather in Nashville is about the same as here right now with the strange warm weather there.
Grace had a fun birthday with a party for 18 of her friends/classmates. They played capture the flag in the backyard and decorated Christmas ornaments. Hard to imagine that it has been 10 years since she arrived - she is a lovely young lady and is thriving here. I am loving watching these girls grow...
We are coming up to the one year mark and as most of you know we have opted to stay on for at least six more months, more likely another year. Now that I am getting used to the price of things being high, I can only say that this is a great place. Life is easier, the pace is slower, there have been so many benefits! There is so much to be thankful for...
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