Who could these young kitchen helpers be. If anyone recognizes them please tell where and when the pictures were taken.

"Guess who's coming to Thanksgiving dinner"

Regina Ford is a columnist (also the wife of John Ford, the goldsmith who makes the pieces of jewelery that I get for MaryAnne from time to time) who writes for our local paper, The Green Valley News & Sun. Her column, last Sunday, led off with the following, which MaryAnne and I found priceless.

"A retiree in Green Valley calls his son in New York and says, 'I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing. Fifty-two years of misery is enough.'
'Pop, what are you talking about?' the son screams.
'We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,' the elderly man says. 'We're sick and tired of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you can call your sister in Chicago and tell her.'
And he hangs up.
Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.
'Like heck they're getting a divorce,' she shouts. 'I'll take care of this.'
She calls Green Valley immediately, and screams at the father, 'You are not etting divorced! Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling mu brother back and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then don't do a thing, Do you hear me?' And she hangs up.
The elderly man hangs up his phone, smiles, and turns to his wife. 'They're coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own way.' "

Happy Holidays

FisherCatch
Hello to all!

I just love this photo of Mom and Dad leaving their wedding. Dad sent it to me the other day and I couldn't resist posting it.

I think you all know that Ann and I will be hosting Paul and MA's 50th here in NH. Formal invitations are forthcoming, but for those who need to make travel plans, the date is April 21. We have a wonderful, easy airport in Manchester, NH. Boston is an hour away. There are many hotels in Nashua. This is obviously not a surprise, so coordinating accommodations with Paul and MaryAnne would be great. We are so excited at the prospect of having our families and close friends of Mom and Dad come to visit. Look for a card with details around the holiday......

Chuck and I are still working on the barn project. We are hoping to have it done for Christmas as we have a full house.

Thanksgiving is next week. Mike and Misty arrive on Wednesday with Andi. Dan and his family, along with his Dad and a close friend of Maureen's will join us for dinner. Mike will make his family stuffing recipe along with a pumpkin cheesecake. Misty has agreed to try her hand at her first apple pie and take on the task of sausage bread for breakfast. Dan's father always does a great job at the mashed potatoes and gravy. Andi hasn't picked her contribution yet, but I'm looking forward to having her in the kitchen with me....and Chuck is as always....... an easy, gracious and delightful host. We are so looking forward to gathering together and only wish we could have all of our loved ones with us.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday and lot's of love, Lisa