Lots to be thankful for!

 Where did November go? We had company the last two weeks of the month and it was wonderful to have such good visits.

Our niece Katie, her husband Carl and their youngest son Athan were here for a few days. Katie grew up here and wanted to come back to the area for her 30th birthday.

Kerri, Tim and I

My sister Kerri was here for a three days. Our brother came down from Burbank for the one of the days. It isn't often that we all are in the same place at the same time.

Jared was home for the week at Thanksgiving. Was good to see him. He went back to school and will be home again the second week of December. Then his final semester!

Thanksgiving was celebrated with my brother and his family. Dwayne carved the turkey!

Nathan brought a furry guest. His new cat 'Mister'. He finally came out from behind the couch and decided that we were ok.


Friday brought an unexpected, but very welcomed visit from Susan and Paul Munsey. Susan and I have been friends since we were 14. ( I won't tell you how long ago that was!) We even got in some beach time! It was a beautiful day.

Susan and I

Dwayne and I

Dwayne also had a round of chemo during this week. This time went very well. The chemo will continue for awhile longer. The doctor has not given an end date yet.

Nathan or Tim had everyone laughing

Even on chemo, he enjoyed his traditional sour cream chocolate cake! 

Sunday the 27th. we had a few friends over to celebrate Dwayne's birthday. Was a great way to end November! We have been so blessed by family and friends this year.