Thanksgiving photos

Hal write:

The Thanksgiving photos have finally arrive. The first one is the entire crew.

Back row (l to ): Dale (Anna's dad), Buzz (Hal's dad), me, Jay (Hal's bro), and Sean (Lindsay's boyfriend). Middle row (l to r): Sandy (Anna's mom), Vicki (my mom), Anna, Haley (hiding behind grandma), Alex, Tabby (Jay's wife) holding Daisy, and Lindsay (Hal's sister). Front row (l to r): Kat (Anna's sister), Grandma Vivian and Charlie.

A photo before the feast. The tables not shown in the picture held all the food. We had to explain to the kids that Anna brought leaves inside and put them on the table, but it was for a special occasion and not to be done at home.

In preparation for my first winter of XC skiing, Dale showed me how to wax my skis. It is supposed to snow a lot here this weekend, so I might be able to take them out for my first adventure.

I don't have any pictures from the Turkey Trot, but Dale and I ran that Thanksgiving morning. He got first place in his grouping and I got second place in mine. He won a turkey and I didn't win anything for a second place group finish, but I did have some bagels to eat after the race. There were over 1000 runners, but I am thankful I am in an age group that no longer includes high school and traditional college age runners.