Hey Elle, Miss you, girl. Just back from a walk in the woods with Dad, looking for a Christmas tree. No snow yet, but it’s cold. That’s Maine, right?  I made dessert this year, pumpkin cheesecake. Can’t wait to eat some. Happy Thanksgiving! Noel

Jaden, Here’s my favorite pic from today’s parade. The balloons were gianormous (I stumped spell check with that one!).  Spiderman was my fav.  NY is cool. We walked in Central Park after the parade and tonight we’re going to Rockefeller Center to watch the skaters. Instead of cooking dinner, Gran and Grandpa are taking us to a fancy restaurant and I don’t have to order turkey.  What’s up with you? Frank

Aloha Carrie! Happy Thanksgiving! Good surfing waves today, something to be thankful for. I managed a few good runs and then it was time for our beach picnic. We had ham and the best coconut cake ever.  When are you coming to visit? Ed

Happy Thanksgiving Aunt Marsha.  Mom, Dad and I helped at Alliance Food Share this afternoon. I helped set tables. Then I made a big sign that said,  “Welcome Everyone.”  We served over 200 people. It felt good to help. Our neighbor invited us to their house for dinner because Mom didn’t have time to cook. We’re on our way there now.  Love you! Jen

Hey Dre, I’ll pick you up around 2 so we’re on time for the game. Don’t want coach to be mad, especially since we’re playing the Cougars. Should be a good crowd, I’m psyched! Go, Ravens! Ray

Hi Grammie, Love you. Wish you were here. xxxx  Tasha P.S. Mom made YOUR stuffing for the turkey. P.P.S. You’re coming for Christmas, right?

Julie, We just got our Christmas tree and guess what? It’s snowing! Dad’s tying  it to the roof and he’s going to set it up when we get home so we can decorate it after we eat.  Aunt Bonnie is spending the night because she doesn’t like driving in snow and  she’s going to show me a new way to do my hair. Randi

Trish, Don’t tell anyone but I think I’m getting a puppy for Christmas. At least that’s what I thought Mom said to Grandma this morning. Kate

Uncle Richard, This is a picture of Bootsie chewing the leg off the turkey Mom was just about to put in the oven. Bootsie is in the doghouse, even though she’s a cat.  Dad said maybe we could eat the turkey anyway, but Mom said no. We’re going to a diner and I’m going to order a hamburger. Dave

U finished with dinner, Toby? Can u come over? JT

Mom! Where R you? I’m tired of walking around the mall. I want to go home. Nina

Kyle, What kind of pie do you have left at your house? We only have lemon meringue and I don’t like it. Zach

Hi Grandpop, Guess what? Only THIRTY-TWO days until Christmas! I counted and I’m telling everybody. Love, Ellen

Hi Cuz! What’s up? Take a look at the pumpkin cheesecake I just made.