Giving thanks

This past Thanksgiving holiday break was very enjoyable. Lynne arrived from ISU in Wednesday and Steve arrived on Thanksgiving Day.
On Friday, Steve, Lynne, and I were dinner guests of Terri & John A. in Nora Springs. Other guests included Terri's parents (Jack & Diane S.) and Terri's sister & family (Dale, Kim, & Jake K.). What a meal! 3 different meats, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, 3 different veggie casseroles, gravy, meat & cheese tray, relish tray, and 3 different kinds of pie! It was all sooooo good! After the eating, and the sad loss of the Iowa Hawkeyes to Nebraska, we watched the movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and then played cards. BTW, I love that movie! I never laugh so hard! Lynne had to return to work in Ames on Saturday.
Geoff was a guest of Rebecca S. and her family in MN. Marie & Jeff enjoyed the TD meal with Jeff's family in CO.
On Saturday, Steve & I went Christmas shopping. We picked up a few things. Slowly we are getting our list completed! Steve and I 'stayed in' in the evening to watch movies and eat chili and cinnamon rolls. He had to return to KS early Sunday.
Still no snow! And I'm thankful for that! I did hear that there is a chance of snow on Thursday and this weekend, tho. :(
Now that TD is over, people are really gearing up for Christmas. Yes, I know, that started in October! Although, Hobby Lobby had tree ornaments out in July. I'm putting out my holiday stuff this weekend.
Steve is moving from an apartment to a house. His new address is in Valley Center, KS - just 8 miles north of the KWCH-TV station. He officially moves in on December 1st. I plan to stay in KS awhile during winter break this year. Hopefully, the kids will be able to get down there too.
Bye for now,
Love ya, Theresa