Gobble Gobble!

The latest and greatest is that my Mom came for Thanksgiving for the first time ever! :) It was such a treat to have her here! Mom arrived on the Friday before Thanksgiving and then she and I took the train to see Meghan in the Bay Area for two days. The train ride was nice and relaxing, and Mom whooped me at Gin Rummy. I apparently am not too great at that game! While at Meg's, we ate at some delicious restaurants and did some Christmas shopping. Mom went with me to my 20 week appointment, where she was able to hear the baby's heart beat and meet my midwife, Alison. It was so great to have her go along with me to an appointment.

Than, Meg and Aaron drove up on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with us also. We had a small gathering of 7, including Matt and Shari! I think smaller groups are often nicer, and the dinner was delicious! I think we ended up with more pie than anything: 3 pumpkin (mom and I ate one well before thanksgiving), 1 pecan, and 1 chocolate pecan. Delish! After dinner we played card and dice games, during which the rest of us took most of Meg and Aaron's money. hehe. :)

Sadly, Mom had to leave for the airport Friday morning, but only after Meghan and I rushed out the door for some Friday door buster shopping. Unfortunately, 6am is not early enough to get the really good deals! I didn't take any pictures with my camera (so I will have to post some when Mom or Meg send me theirs), except for a few of Jasen putting up the Christmas lights outside and me watching him for moral support. Meg stayed until Sunday, which was great since we got in some more shopping and scrabble.....and maybe a few naps.

I'm really excited to be spending Christmas with Jasen and Matt this year,and be there for the Smith Christmas celebration. I will surely miss the Big Family Christmas celebrations! Only a few weeks and I will be flying back to Illinois (Mom and Dad are waiting to celebrate Christmas until I arrive!)