This time we didn't actually "go" anyplace. We had all the Pickrell family come here -- all 20 of them -- for several days during the Thanksgiving holiday. It was the best! Food, games, sports, food, laughter, sleep (some on air mattresses in the garage!), games, wine tasting, sports (have you ever played round-robin tennis?), food, laughter... a real joy!
My 2 brothers and wives (one from Redmond, WA; one from Visalia, CA) and all of their children and spouses came, including a niece from Colorado. Susan Davenport and Scott Siebert, the newest newlyweds, represented the Davenport family. Unlike many families, we love being together for an extended period. I kept the food flowing; John had constant garbage duty! In spite of the effort, it's my favorite time of year, and I love every minute of it.
One evening my two kids (Jason, the firefighter; Kristen, the helper) made a fire-house type Mexican dinner. It was terrific!
Can't wait until next time!
