Thanksgiving is just a memory now. Anna and the kids left early this morning for Reno and empty-house syndrome is beginning to set in. Katy is still here until Wednesday, so we are not completely alone.
Thanksgiving was splendid with everyone helping to provide a bountiful feast. The crowd was relatively small with just our family minus the Youngs, who remained in Arizona. After dinner there were several rounds of Bananagrams and that evening the whole family went to see
The Muppets. Overall it reviewed well.
The day after Thanksgiving, Rob had to leave for Saturday work in Reno. Prior to his departure, we went to the Museum of Art for a photo session and a quick tour of the current exhibits. That evening everyone gathered here for hamburgers. Afterward, several attended a showing of
Hugo, which they liked very much but were quite sure it was not a kids' movie.
Yesterday, the girls all went to SLC to the newly-opened H&M store and the boys went for an exhilarating hike to the Y and Eagle Pass, beyond. Rod and Vic dropped in with Carrie, Grant, and Tom for a great visit. The Ensigns returned from visiting their cousins and we all met at Max's favorite restaurant, Dickie's, for some pretty good barbeque.
There were many good walks, including this one
Thanksgiving morning
Katy Kathryn captures the Ringers after their
traditional turkey bowl
The boys waiting for dinner hour
Emily setting up
Kris's delicious rolls were gone by the end of dinner
Pop Pop carved the turkey
The kid's table
Bananagrams
I enjoyed this
Grammy and Millie working on Lucy Jane's hair
Tucker and Anders resting on the neighbor's wall
between adventures
Anders and Tucker also rested at the top of the Y
Those who hiked, including Coaster, who spent
the night at our house while Phillip and family
played in Park City
The Hastings boys at Eagle Pass
Anders, Coaster, Tucker, and Pop Pop at Eagle Pass
Anna and the binkers headed back to NV
It was a splendid holiday break, but we missed the Youngs.
That's all for now.
OXO
D.