Visitors!

We had a livelier Thanksgiving this year (if that's possible!) with the arrival of Jordan's beloved Uncle Steve and Aunt Sandy and their clan.  While I'd met a few of the Connoy girls, it was great to get to know the rest of this wonderful family.  Jordan reconnected with his fishing buddy/cousin Matt, and I really enjoyed visiting with cousin Aimee & her husband Brian.  As nice as that was, I think that the kids were most delighted to play with their second cousins, Xeni & Mason.  The kids had a ball, and we are hoping to schedule week-long play dates during some not-too-distant summer vacation.

The kids were especially sad to see family go, but their spirits were soon lifted with the arrival of another special visitor, Brie Sampson.  I have been close friends with the Sampsons since I was a teenager, and it's a bit surreal to be hosting their youngest (19 year old!) daughter.  Yikes - where has the time gone?!?  Brie is a lovely, accomplished young lady, and we had such a great time talking, shopping, cooking, hunting, etc., etc.  Annabel & Thane took to her immediately, and they were both heartbroken to see her go.

We miss you all, but are grateful for the time that we were able to be together.