Thanksgiving

I've got a lot to be thankful for this year and I think right now the top of the list is having my parents here. It's been a whirlwind but it's been lots of fun.

Wednesday Mom and Dad went out and did all the holiday food shopping while I was at work. It was really nice to not have to worry about getting all the right bits and pieces. Their trip out to various grocery stores also allowed them to explore the neighborhood a little bit.

Wednesday evening we went to the Capitals hockey game. This is the first time I have sat on the offensive side and it was quite the experience. A good choice because the Caps beat the Thrashers so we got to see a lot of the action in the crease. We also got to hear the taunting from the fans to the opposing team's goalie.

Thanksgiving was a day of sleeping in, eating and just enjoying the company of family. We did go for an hour and a half walk along the Potomac and watched a couple episodes of Band of Brothers. As a special treat we have Olive, Melissa's cat, staying with us. So she was also able to provide a little bit of entertainment during the day. Olive has decided that she runs the house and likes to take over your chair as soon as you get up. She also likes to pat you with her paw so that you will pet her. It's quite funny actually.


Yesterday we drove out to Annapolis for the day. Despite being a little chilly we enjoyed a tour of the naval base and wandered through the town looking at the shops and admiring the boats down by the docks. It was nice to be somewhere quite and new.

Today we haven't really been up to much yet. We slept in and had crepes for breakfast and now we are getting ready to go out and explore. It's a nice sunny day with blue skies, although I bet it will still be a bit chilly.