Ah! So much to be thankful for this year. Our family grew again, nothing better than having more people in your life to love. Shen has certainly been a great gift to all of us!

Kai is enjoying his preschool class. Last night he showed me his Turkey-Hat he made, and very carefully explained to me how when he wears it he clenches his fist under his chin and says "gobble gobble". Hard to keep a straight face as he looks very serious when he performs this maneuver.

Very thankful for all our extended family too. Especially my sister Kris, as she is hosting us for Thanksgiving dinner today. My hat is off to all those who are preparing the full meal while parenting preschoolers, and I'm thankful we're not having to do that.

Also thankful for absolutely fabulous weather today. It is clear, crisp and bright outside. Perfect for the one hour drive south to my sister's. We will be listening to Arlo Guthrie on the CD player, as it is our tradition to always hear his "Alice's Restaurant Thanksgiving Day Massacree" on this day. Remember, "You gotta sing loud if you want to end war and stuff!"