Wednesday, November 24

Gorgeous clear sunny day and great to have Ryan here- he arrived at 6:30 AM after flying all night from CA.  Mark and I are in charge of meals today....started off with blueberry pancakes and sausage.  Then the hikers were off to Grandfather Mountain!    What a day to take a hike!    (Ha!)

Ryan, Philip, Drew, Brooke, Mark, Annette and Michael

Davis with the broken pinkie, Brady and Grandma stayed home.....lots of things to do in the kitchen and Brady and I took a nice long walk (Brady was in the stroller).

What a day for a stroll...

 The hikers returned mid afternoon and then some vicious games of bean bag toss went on...had a big dinner of sweeet & sour meatloaf, ranch potatoes, broccoli salad, and rolls.   Lots of desserts,but everyone is  stuffed!

Grandpa and Brady cheering on...

After dinner, Grandpa opened some birthday presents - cute mugs with grandsons (all 5) pictures.

 Drew and Uncle Phil relaxing by the fire after the hot tub

  Last  night, Drew and Brady camped out with us!    Tonight, all 3 boys are sleeping on Daisy!!!

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!