I am late in posting this, but at least it's getting done! (Scott is playing piano with Claire and the pups are rough-housing in the living room-- all is well!)
Gran and Grandad came out for a nice Thanksgiving visit right after our trip to Beaver's Bend. It worked out perefectly from a logistic standpoint and it was great to have them out here. Claire really enjoyed her time with Gran, reading, playing, and just being spoiled! ("No, Gran, she can't have another cookie!")
Even though I had a list of things to do-- go see King Tut, the Zoo, Dickens Christmas-- we really just stayed on the homefront and relaxed. We did get our Christmas tree and decorated it in one weekend-- well, the top half is decorated. Between the dogs and Claire, we have to strategize and consider placement of the ornaments. We also got Claire's tree up the following day and the rest of the house decorated.
But I am getting ahead of myself-- Thanksgiving!
What a great meal with friends and family! Scott outdid himself with the 18 lb. bird. We had our friends, Laura and Alej and Rafi join us before their departure as well as Mom and Dad. Unfortunately, Claire was not interested in trying anything new to eat due to her cough/cold, so mac n cheese it was.
With high hopes, we watched the FSU/UF game, but alas, my poor Noles couldn't defend their own turf and it was a loss for them. Claire donned her FSU cheerleading outfit for the 1st half and then had a wardrobe change for the 2nd half.
Sunday we went to the Dallas Zoo, and it was the emptiest I had ever seen! It was a bit cool, but I suppose most folks were traveling or shopping. Not us! ; ) There were quite a few animals out and about, which was good to see. Claire watched the kangaroos and the rhinos intently. Patrick, the gorilla, was a little overwhelming for her, despite being behind glass.
Gran and Grandad left Monday afternoon, so the morning was filled with packing and errands. The time together was too short, of course, but filled with lots of special memories.
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