Gobble Gobble Goo and Gobble Gobble Giggle

 

Nothing costs a nickel these days.  Gee whiz groceries have gotten pricey, but we still had a nice Thanksgiving feast at mom and dads complete with Family Feud and Pickle Ball.  Like usual, we tell ourselves not to eat too much, and like usual, none of us listen.  

Holidays are becoming more of a treat as we get older and empty spots are open at a once full table.  With three high school Seniors this year and Karson away at college, it feels a bit more emotional.  

We know our time is fleeting, and our kids are growing up fast.

Look at these kids, now grown, three official adults with Isaac turning 18 next month and Miles driving.  

 

I tried to pay attention to how I standing and not make our family picture awkward.  I feel like I look a little better this time.

We also got to spend time with Matt's family at the Warehouse at Mt. Victor.  It always a treat seeing all the extended family and yet again, stuffing our faces.

Miles landed his first job with our friends, the Vernon's who own and operate a tree farm (Bare Creek) this time of the year.  Thanksgiving week/weekend was pleasant, and Miles truly enjoyed being outside and part of the team.  We're thankful that he has been given this short term opportunity to gain some valuable work experience.  A little extra spending money is also nice around the holidays.

Because Miles had to be at work bright and early on Friday morning, I woke Karson up and asked if she wanted to brave Black Friday shopping with me.  I haven't done that in years, and COVID shut down a lot of in-person happenings (or people were simply concerned about getting out).  We found all kinds of great deals, mainly for her, but I loved it.  Felt good to get some shopping out of the way.  I still have quite a bit more to do, but it was start at least.

 

Debbie had invited us over for a birthday brunch/lunch on Saturday.  She and Matt round out the rest of the November celebrations.

Isaac and Matt enjoyed the extra chilly Titans vs. Bengals game on the 27th.

 

We celebrated Matt's actual birthday on Wednesday at El Mazatlan.  November is a major EATING-fest for our family with all the celebrating.

This is the second holiday puzzle I've worked.  We love us some puzzles, especially this time of the year.

 

Sure am loving Isaac's Senior pictures from the talented Erin Denny.  I'm hoping to have a few extra done - maybe some formal shots and some shots in the spring to round out the seasons.

 

We had the annual Pogue family Christmas yesterday with my dads side of the family.  We're so thankful Mamaw was able to join us and is currently recovering from hip surgery and her fall late last month.  She has been in a rehab facility fairly close to her house.  Please keep praying for her to be comfortable and recover quickly.