Thanksgiving

 Last weekend we drove to Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia to celebrate Thanksgiving with Jeff’s siblings and their families. It is a beautiful place, nestled in the foothills of two mountain ranges, with terrain that is similar to but also very unlike areas of the Pacific Northwest. The hills are much steeper, and the mountains much taller. The town is on the edge of a lake and snow-capped mountains are just beyond, visible over the lake. 

Unfortunately it rained much of the time that we were there, and much of the scenery wasn’t really visible until hours before we left. But the main point was to spend time together, and that we did. Many games were played, the kids spent time together, the adults talked to one another, we cooked, ate, and enjoyed our brief visit. 

And don’t forget baseball! Jeff’s brother and his sister’s partner are big Blue Jays fans. They/we watched the first game together, and now it is turning out to be an exciting series. I am not a baseball fan and have no particular allegiance, but with the Mariners being the closest team to us and the only northwest team, and the Blue Jays being the only Canadian team, I will be happy with either of them winning tomorrow!

Perfect 10

 Maren turned 10 last week! She had multiple parties, first just immediate family on her real birthday, then a sleepover with friends, and finally a party with extended family. That meant cake on three different days 🧁🍰🎂 

Her most exciting present from us was a watch that can call and text!