Thanksgiving 2011

For this Thanksgiving we went to Medford. It was the first time in several years that my family made the trip down south. I drove my own car! "My," of course, meaning belonging to Shannon and I. :3 Peter rode with me. That was fun! It has been way to long since I got to hang out with my brother. We arrived mostly on time, which was unusual. However, dinner was delayed for a few hours, which was NOT unusual. It left me wishing for more than the bagel I had at 7am!

Still, I was glad to be with all my family, and the wait wasn't too bothersome. One of the things I love about my family is their musicality. We all sing - quite beautifully, and play instruments. We had a fun time making music post-dinner. Peter, Alainna, Carolyn and I also got to sing specifically TO Grandma, which I hope was a blessing for her. She's not doing very well.

It was difficult to see her like that ... But I was also glad that she's going HOME soon. Home to heaven, where all the burdens and chains of bitterness and hurt, and physical limitations won't bother her anymore.

I stayed with my cousin David. I wish I hadn't been so tired, but I did enjoy spending time with him. I was surprised about how little I had to spend on gas to get down and back. I also stopped and got fast food on the way back, something I always enjoy doing.  It makes the trip special. (Even though for most people that's normal. Heh.)

I was SO glad to get back home to my Shani. Thanksgiving was so full, we didn't text much, or get to talk, and I missed her. I helped her on her homework when I got home. She was pulling her hair out over it. Heh. BUT I FIXED IT! MWAHAHA! I AM HELPFUL!

Anyway. Thanksgiving was nice this year, although I always want more mashed potatoes.