We had a grat family gathering at Mack's house this Thanksgiving. Unfortunately Ian could not leave his ship, but called us and we got to wish him Happy Thanksgiving.
Heather and Todd had already arrived early Tuesday morning at Mack's place. Mack picked up Daisy, Richard, Cassie and baby Genevieve at the San Diego airport where they had flown in from SeaTac. Wednesday was busy getting turkey, potatoes and other wonderful things prepared for the big feast on Thursday. Trevor set up my Christmas tree on the patio which lights up from dusk to dawn. Robyn helped decorate including the bird feeder, and wrought iron 'birdcage'.
On Thursday, noonish, Trevor, Robyn and I drove to Mack's house on Indio Way. It was a beautiful day, with a great view from the back garden over the canyon. We sat around Mac's new table with enough chairs for all, most of them matching. Todd showed us his rare rock collection and Heather showed pictures of her latest quilt. Richard has grown several inches since I last saw him. He played "baby fights back" with his tiny sister. Cassie did backbends on the living room carpet and made a chain necklace from yarn. Baby Genevieve lay watching it all. She is very calm and doesn't mind being picked up and held by complete strangers. She is the perfect baby, (not like I remember her grandmother being!) but perhaps that is due to Daisy's style of mothering which is very relaxed. She gave me a big beaming smile. I will call her Sweet Pea.
On Friday Mack and the Indio gang came to La Costa Glen, picked up some Christmas presents for the Washington State members of the family. Then we all walked over to the forum, Daisy wheeling Genevieve in her stroller. She slept most of the afternoon and was, again, the perfect baby.
Heather found she had lost a whole size from previous shopping trip to Talbots. Mack bought a leaf blower. Trevor bought some cooking necessities at Sur La Table. Robyn a gift for me, some very cheerful tea towels that look great in my kitchen. We all strolled over to Casa de Bandini where Trevor had made a reservation. We ate outside, a bit chilly at first but as more people showed up it was very comfortable. Then back home for everyone because Daisy and kids had to leave early, early. and Heather and Todd had a long drive.
Trevor, Cassie on his back, Todd and Heather and I went to Best Buy for a Black Friday adventure. Big line up. Orderly chaos. Heather bought a new cell phone at a very good price. Not sure I would want to do it again.
It was a wonderful get together, and everyone got home safely, although Heather and Todd got into heavy traffic and arrived about 4:00 am.
Full speed ahead to Christmas!
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