Thanksgiving Weekend, as narrated by Nate

Sorry we're late in posting; we've been both busy and (at times) away from the internet.

We enjoyed Thanksgiving Day and the weekend after at the grandparents' houses. Unlike last year, when I didn't know what to expect, this year I was ready, especially for mashed potatoes and my 'little piece of (pumpkin) pie."

Truth be told, I had more than just a little piece of pie, but I earned it, since I helped Mom make two of them.

Mom tried to get a picture of me and Daddy in our "dressy" clothes, but we got kinda silly:

I woke up at the crack of dawn every day to play some of my favorite games at Honey and PopPop's. I got to swing in the basement, watch PopPop "make fire in the fireplace,"play the guitar, and watch a movie with Honey and Aunt Karin.

And, my most favorite: "battery." This is the coolest toy EVER. So what if it's marketed for cats? "Take the lid off, green lid, battery in the motor. Battery makes the motor go round and round and round. SEE it. Put the lid on. Put it on the flowah. Tail tickle you."

I also got to spend lots of time with Happy and GrandDad and Granny and Papaw. Happy's coolest toy is this red step stool. I figured out that I can carry it around to get to things. Things like the spice cabinet, "washing monchine," and Granny. Happy asked me what my favorite spice was. I told her, "herbes de provence." (She seemed surprised, maybe hers isn't in a cool jar like ours at home.)

I got to explore outside at Happy's house, too. Their driveway has great rocks, and around the corner of the house there are TWO fans.

I got to play silly games with Happy:

Talk man-to-man with Granddad:

and be doted on all around:

Bart, Tracy, and Sara came on Sunday. I was so excited to see Sara, especially.

And just like I thought, we had big fun, hiding in Happy's closet and doing bed gymnastics:

Sara also helped Mama peel potatoes, and trounced everyone at Uno. I know my colors, but can't read the numbers yet. Someday soon, I'll be in the game.

My family tops my list of things I'm thankful for, but I am also thankful for:

-walks to the "beach" to walk to the end of the pier and throw rocks in the water.

-freedom of artistic expression, even if it's only in the bathtub. "All the colors together make brown."

-jobs to do. In addition to helping Mama with cooking, I give Daddy lots of help with yardwork. There are leaves to rake, and a lawn to be mowed, even in the rain. It can get tiring.

-books and blanket forts. 'Nuff said.

There's just so much to be thankful for. Although Mama says I shouldn't end a sentence in a preposition.