I am losing my voice and I sound like a man. So thanksgiving was grand. I was late because I got lost... and my family decided to start eating without me, so when I got there they were pretty much finished... and I ate at a table alone for a little bit until I was invited to the adult table. I guess that's what I get for being late. I have to admit I was a little disappointed because there were no cheesy vegetables this year... they are my favorite. Anyways, yes so lots of hyper, screaming, rambunctious children running around all day and good ol' family time. Fun. I got up bright and early to go shopping with my aunt on Friday... we made it to Target, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, JC Penny, Younkers and Meijer and then we back at the cottage by 11:30. All I managed to find was a gift for my madre. But I guess I have time to buy gifts for others. Friday afternoon I swooped up Nico and brought him back out to the cottage with the fam. He may need back surgery from giving WAY too many piggy back and shoulder rides to all the cousins, but better him that me.  Tonight we went to see The Nutcracker ballet at the Wharton Center... its a tradition every year that I go with my dad and sister and usually we each bring a friend. So Nico came this year and I think it took all the energy we had within us NOT to fall asleep. Usually it is a little more interesting to me but I was very tired. I think the best part of the night was going to Olive Garden. It was pretty tasty. Its about time for bed, I need a good nights sleep tonight so that I may actually be on time for church in the morning. Adios!

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good" - Psalm 107:1