We returned today from an overnight outing to celebrate our 38th anniversary. Over a year ago I married a couple for whom Venita had been a mentor while the girl was in jr. high. They gave us a gift certificate to a really posh hotel in Manitou Springs. We just now got around to using it. I doubt we'll spend the money to go there again ourselves, but we did enjoy the elegant supper and a relaxing get away.

Had a nice Thanksgiving Day at Kara & Shane's. Turkey with all the trimmings and at least three kinds of pie. Went on a walk thru Garden of the Gods in the late afternoon. Kara was the only one of our four children there -- JJ & Emily in Portland; Andrea at Hesston; Lisa & Clay went to NM. Venita's folks were there, and her brother Rick & his family.

Blessings to all,
Merv