Thanksgiving 2022

Happy Thanksgiving.  

We started the day with the Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot 5k.  Over 200 runners and walkers  participated in this event that Lisa and some of the other "Track Moms" put together.  Their efforts were amazing as they established a real 5k race within two months' time; complete with shirts, medals, and sponsors. They raised over $5,000 for the Cross Country and Winter Track Teams and set the bar high for future events.  

Grant was the only one of us who was able to run because Lisa, TJ, and I were all working the event at water points and the Start/Finish line.  He placed first in this age group!

The meal was okay. The turkey was a little under cooked. Lisa's stuffing was awesome.  The Brussell sprouts with bacon were a hit with the boys. They didn't eat the turkey legs. At the table we remembered the holiday from eight years ago when we all went into the Magic Kingdom for the day and then Grant bopped Grandma on the head at dinner - and then laughed maniacally.  

Of course, we set the table with one less this year.  

We are using Betty's wine decanter as a way to remember her at the table.  The holiday is not the same without Betty coming with a shrimp circle, a bottle of wine, and more family history and stories to share.  As the holidays approach we are missing having her with us. It will be tough as Christmas approaches and we try to include Betty in our celebrations. 

As we prepare for the fourth annual Friendsgiving, we miss those who cannot be with us and celebrate with those who can.