Happy Thanksgiving!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Hqppy Thanksgiving. I grew up adoring Thanksgiving, except for when Dad made us awkwardly go around the table and say what we were thankful for. Sara would always answer "I'm thankful that we only do this once a year." That left Trish and I to say something meaningful. Usually it was "I'm thankful for my family" or "that I only have one more test this semester" or "that mom cooked instead of Uncle Dale". Just kidding- we love you Dale.

I am a firm believer that Thanksgiving often gets overlooked it's like the opening ceremonies for Christmas instead of the "main event". Don't get me wrong; Christmas is still by far my favorite holiday. I just think Thanksgiving gets the shaft. I used to make my parents wait to put up Christmas decorations until Thanksgiving was officially over. A few times when I came home from college for Thanksgiving, I would pull up to see lights already strung outside. Mom and Dad would meet me at the door saying "I can explain..."
This year I have to admit I pulled out the decorations before we left for Houston. Now the tree is not up and there are no lights outside, so Im only cheating a little bit...
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Home Away From Home

Cam and I made the trek up to St. Louis yesterday for his third follow up appt after his surgery in June. This trip was so much easier without crutches, a cane, surgical hose, pain meds, gause, etc! It was just Cam and I and our one suitcase. Last night we hit both our favorite hotspots- Imo's pizza and White Castle. A gross combo- I know, but you gotta do what you gotta do.
As we were driving to the hospital this morning, we were talking about how easy this trip has been without worrying about directions. We really feel this has become our home away from home!
We'll be coming back again in January for Christie's surgery! Cameron will get to experience the other side of staying at Barnes Jewish hospital.
He's shaking his head at me right now- "Why must you blog right now?"

Proud to be an American

There are LOTS of times I get very frustrated with our nation- especially the people! I get frustrated with bad drivers, lies about construction deadlines, broken promises, dirty politics, selfishness, stubborness, etc. But having to wait in line to vote makes me very proud of our nation. The fact that this many people in my neighborhood care about our country enough to stand in this line makes me forget about their junky front yards, loud music, or speedway driving down my street. It makes me proud to be an American.
Now... I hope they're not just in it for the sticker...