Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was so easy this year, most especially because I have so much to be thankful for. My family is healthy and happy. My job is relatively secure, considering the economy. Jon's shop is breaking even. My daughter is growing so fast I can hardly believe it, but she gets more fun and interesting every day.

What could be better?

Good food, that's what. And I had that in spades on Thanksgiving day!

Our happy Thanksgiving was marred on Saturday when our dog Tucker suddenly fell quite ill and had to be put down. It was really hard to say goodbye, but I'm glad he wasn't in pain for too long. We were able to take him to the vet who had helped us keep Tucker healthy for five years longer than anyone expected him to live. We said our goodbyes and, in keeping with the season, gave thanks that he was really only sick for one day. It was quick, and we miss him.

Now our family is focused on Christmas. We cut down our Christmas tree from the same farm we've gone to for three years, and this year Evelyn was much more involved. She carried the saw around (in a sheath), helped "cut down" little baby trees, and then helped me pull the tree back to the main entrance. Ev helped us decorate the tree on Friday and is a big fan of turning on the lights. She even got a string of lights in her bedroom.

The holiday season is a busy one, but a fun one, too. I can't wait to make my first batch of sugar cookies!