Black Friday

Well, Black Friday is almost over everyone and by my count only three people have died in shopping related incidents!

1 worker was trampled at a Rhode Island Wal-Mart

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/11/28/2008-11-28_worker_dies_at_long_island_walmart_after.html

2 people were shot at a Toys-R-Us in Palm Desert, CA

I've trying to figure out what this means about people. Any suggestions?

Pirate Float on the Kaw

Here's a link to a photo in today's Lawrence Journal World of the annual Up A Creek Kid's Pirate Float on the Kaw River this past summer. You will see Andrew, Logann, Kaysia, Jessica and Martin among the little thieves. They had a great time digging for buried treasure (that Shannon and Craig hid) along the way. *Hope this works! Jeannie Sr

http://www2.ljworld.com/photos/2008/nov/21/159446

The Great Big Self-Explanatory Poll

Hello Everyone,

Please be sure to take part in the Great Big Self-explanatory Poll! I know this can be a sensitive topic but it's anonymous!

-Zak

Thanksgiving celebration

Well it's time to plan our Thanksgiving Day. I've provided Jon, Renee and Becky separate maps to our event but enough about that for now. They know what to do. So, let's get this going.

Jeannie and I plan to host a Wednesday soup/salad supper at our house and anyone needing lodging is sure welcome here. We have lots of room and a wood stove that will be warm & toasty so if you can stay with us we'd love to have you.

For Thanksgiving day we have reserved the retreat camp near our house. For you that did not get the tour it's a lot like the Grange except there is more outside stuff to do - if the weather permits. I think right now we need to know who is planning to come for Thanksgiving Day and for Wednesday evening; later we can work out who brings what. Please let Jeannie and me know by e-mail or posting on this blog your family's plans for this giving of Thanks Day.

Love to all,

Marcus

Thanksgiving 2008 will be hosted by Marcus and Jeannie, as Renee' and Lee have a full month of November--driving from Florida to California, and returning just in time for Thanksgiving. This summer, during our Quiltie Chick gathering, several of us toured the church camp just up the road from our home and decided to give it a try for this year--Chihowa Retreat Center. We have it reserved for Thanksgiving Day. Spacious kitchen and large gathering room and plenty of outdoor trails for those who would like some exercise and fresh air. We promise to get an official invitation posted shortly, and will host a supper for those who want to come on Wed night. We should have beds for any who want to plan to stay with us.

Hope all are of you are doing well! Love, Jeannie Sr

I Did it...

Thanks Ashley, I need all the help I can get. Quick question. where is Thanksgiving this year. Is this still a Merritt activity??

Addison Renee Harding

Born October 7th at 10:43 P.M. 8 lbs 5 oz, 20 1/4 inches. Click on our family website link for more pictures.