November 2019

We split Thanksgiving this year, with Brandi and Nick staying home while her family came to visit, and I flew to St. Louis for Carrie's family gathering.  Brandi made a full dinner, and the kids were entertained with trips to the Zoo Lights and Harley Davidson stores. We got beanbags and the old TV setup in the bonus room so Thatcher and Nick had a place to hangout, play video games.  I was able to join them for a dinner when I flew home. I did a 48-hour turnaround for Carrie's dinner, which was low-key as usual... this was our Christmas gathering, but early this year.  Brian spoiled us with the 'expensive' bacon, complementing enough food it couldn't possibly be consumed by all.  I got a late dinner my first evening at Cooper's Hawk, it was outstanding.

He's settled in well at SFS, had a great report during our Teacher meetings. Nicks' got a circle of guys he hangs with, and he's making the grade. The tough part is getting used to the routine, which feels like a career with so much activity to track: checking email, reviewing online assignments, calendars changing... Nick's getting used to writing it all down to keep up, but it's a constant chase.

A few pics here.