Thanksgiving 2009

We had a quiet Thanksgiving at Mom and Dad's home this year...

Amanda, Carla, and Hannah.

Carla is Hannah's friend from Venezuela, who attends WVU Tech and plays soccer with her.
They drove to Wisconsin for the holidays.
Carla was able to experience "snow" for the first time in her life!


The chef and the turkey.

Jake was sleeping on the floor .....

so, Amanda, typical little sister, decided to bother him.

Step 1. Laying on him.

Hmm..... no response.

Move on to Step 2.

Step 2. Rip his blanket off.

(Looks like the pants came too...nice boxers Jake.)

Look out...ANGRY response.

Better run.

Jake had a really hectic work schedule over the holiday

including a start time of 2 a.m. on Black Friday.

Let him sleep Amanda.

Teddy Bear and Mom.

Yeah, Cokie never misses a good party.

Finally! Good morning Jake!

Da folks and da kids.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

It's Snowing!

The first "school day" snowfall.

One person called out "it's snowing" and the entire class jumped up and ran to the window like they'd never seen the stuff before.

Hello, we live in Wisconsin kids !!!

Okay, I gotta admit it ... I looked too.

And...it WAS beautiful.

Only like..what...100 and some more inches to go!

Hello Winter.