Thanksgiving

     So grateful to have the kids home for Thanksgiving!  It was a short visit that ended abruptly because of the bad weather but oh, so great to have them here.  Joel arrived home on Sunday after his flight into kci was cancelled Saturday night.  Scott went to pick him up in Wichita on Sunday and surprised Leah with stopping by to see her in Newton.  Hannah and Kent got here Tuesday night.  Wednesday during the day we hiked Rocky Ford.  It was quite enjoyable.  

     Leah and David got here Wednesday evening.  The visit went as most holidays do with some games played and lots of food and laughter.

  Hannah and Kent brought Kent's huskie, Sierra, and that was somewhat stressful as they jockied for top dog.

 Once Rex conceded that position it was fine, until we added Moose into the mix.  Leah and David brought Moose and Professor.  

So yep, that made 5 kids and 5 dogs.  The big dogs loved to rough house both outside and inside.  But eventually they all settled in.  

      Thanksgiving day we were joined by Alexis, Jeff, and Jake, but they, too, could only stay a short while due to weather.  We ate early and I kept it simple so that I could relax and enjoy the rest of the day.  thanksgiving also involves lots of eating, all day, and this year, drinking cider beer too.  I enjoyed the day.

      Last night we all went out to eat at Coco Bolos.  

     This morning Leah and I got up and chatted.  Then the weather started turning bad and we all had a hugging, tearful goodbye.  We won't get to see Hannah at Christmas this year. Joel stays until Tuesday.   It was all over way too quickly but it was so good to have them here.

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