Happy Thanksgiving!

Kevin let me sleep late, and I started breakfast as soon as I woke up.  Bacon, eggs and canned cinnamon rolls, as well as hot coffee.  It was great.  I took Hawkeye with me to tend the critters at mom's, then we all three went back to search for something in Dad's shop.  We weren't sure what Kevin was looking for at first, but his job in landscaping taught him a trick to hanging Christmas lights.  Where there's no gutter, you put a screw most of the way into the eve, then use a zip tie to hook the lights to the house.

We had to take several "warm up" breaks, since it was cold and VERY windy on this hill we live on.  At one point, Kevin was on a wobbly extension ladder perched in his truck bed, trying to reach the high point of the roof.  I was scared to death and had to hold the ladder, so I couldn't take pics, but I managed to get a couple of him on the roof.  Damn, that was scary. The wind was literally howling the whole time.

During our breaks, we watched some food history stuff on the History Channel.  It was fun.  KFC's history, cereal's history, BBQ's history (KC was featured!  WooHoo) and the like.  My dearest bought the newest Trace Adkins CD for me recently, so we listened to that some as well.  We called all family members for a "Happy Thanksgiving" talk throughout the day.  The girls are having fun, so we're happy.

When the lights were finally hung (we're about 2 strands short, and I'll pick those up tomorrow) we went to chore at mom's again.  It takes less than 10 minutes, and the animals are so happy to see us.  Ok, they're happy to see the food, but let me live my fantasy, ok?  Coming back home, we watched Napoleon Dynamite.  Wow, what a train wreck.  I couldn't quit watching, but wasn't sure why.  Was I entertained for an hour and a half, or did I lose an hour and a half of my life?  I'm still not sure.

After that, we watched Survivor.  I'm so sad that Gary is gone.  I'd like to see Judd get eaten by a monkey or something, but we were cozy on the couch with blankets, and life is comfy and good.  Tomorrow, it's backto work.  Glad that Mom and Dad got to Aunt Rena's safe...since Pat drove 85 all the way there.  Sheesh.  Anyway, they have snow for mom, and everyone's happy.  I hope you are all safe and happy as well!