The Thompson Trials and Travels

This was the first Thanksgiving that I didn't have 20+ people in my home...it felt kind of weird. All of my family now have in-laws and are saving their time with us for Christmas. That's ok....that's good...I'll take that holiday. On Thanksgiving day, our family has the tradition of saying what we're thankful for...we always went around the table and stated our thoughts. I was feeling a little sad today... not having any of the traditions...then Kyle sent me an email. She had traveled to her in-law's in Oklahoma but took the time to tell me what she was thankful for. It was a long list...it made my heart swell. I guess it doesn't matter if your children are in different parts of the US...or if the rest of your family are spread out across the country...what matters is that they're there...your in their heart...and they're in yours. Happy Thanksgiving!

Regardless of your political stance...you have to see this (DARRELL). Zeke said he could say the Pledge of Allegiance and wanted me to video tape him. I SWEAR.......he was not coached...at least not by me!

I love this time of year. I detest cold weather but lately it's been unusually warm and perfect...for me. The leaves are beautiful and none more so that the ones in our back yard. I love that there's a slight chill in the air with all of the windows open...and that the dogs snuggle beside me to keep warm. Sam just lazes around. Mr. Big follows him everywhere. Sam is the gigantic yorkie....Mr. Big, God bless him, is the one with the rabbit ears. SAM BIG I know...one huge yorkie and one who could fly with his ears alone....but we love them. Ahh yes...life is good. Kyle is in New York with her best friend, Amber. They went on the Sex and the City tour and Kyle sent me photos from all of the places where the show was shot...I was jealous! Really jealous!!! I do not understand my addiction to that show but it's there.......and I doubt it will ever go away. Hence...Mr. Big. As for Zeke...this is the latest photo. I got out my camera and he said, "don't you have enough ...

Zeke is 5 years old and is attending Shiloh Point Elementary School in Atlanta. His teacher's names are Miss Palaguachi and Miss McCord. His best friends are Allen, Elden, Henry and Meleik. His favorite thing to eat for lunch is cold pizza. His favorite classes are music and PE. He doesn't have a girlfriend but he "really likes this girl Emily. She has curly hair...the same color as mine." As told by Mr. Zeke Vining Phillips....... They grow up so quickly.

Big likes to chew paper......newspaper, tissues...on and on. I picked up a hundred pieces shredded around the den and put them in the garbage. This is what happened after I finished.