Traditions--Old and New

 We had our traditional Thanksgiving family gathering today.  It was a very nice day and I don't think that anyone went away hungry...well, maybe Alex...he is our picky eater...he did eat turkey...maybe a roll...not sure if he ate anything else.  I heard him say the word "Sonic" as they were leaving.  I think he was hoping that they would drive through.

We had a surprise shortly after we finished eating.  Fed Ex left two packages on our porch.  Woody and I had ordered a surprise for Nathan and family earlier in the week and we were surprised that it got here so quickly.

It was an outdoor nativity scene to put on their lot that is behind our house.  A bunch of us trooped out to watch Nathan and Graham put it up.  It faces the busy road that is behind us.  We hope that the passing cars receive a Christmas blessing when they drive by.  This is a new tradition.  After that we went in and the children put out their Fisher Price inside nativity...an old tradition...they get to get it out on the day we have our family Thanksgiving...when all the grandchildren are here.  

I will admit to being very tired tonight...I wonder why!