Lizzie's Bat Mitzvah and Thanksgiving

During Pat's weekend before finals this year, I took the kids to Maine for cousin Lizzie's Bat Mitzvah. It was a whirlwind of a weekend, and I was very proud of myself for travelling alone with the kids. However it was NOT easy! I missed half of the Bat Mitzvah due to restless kids, and Eli got the throwing up stomach virus in the middle of our second night, in the hotel room!
The result was actually quite sweet- staying an extra night at sweet cousin Pam's house. She was so warm and kind, bringing us food and toys and movies to occupy ourselves with as we occupied their master bedroom! We felt very loved. Note: look very carefully in the suitcase picture, that suitcase has special contents. BTW, I can't believe how few pictures I took that weekend.
Thanksgiving this year was at the River Garden in Bratt, a treasured tradition that reinforces my Bratt love. I can't imagine living anywhere else.

getting married

Says P to E, "Are you going to get married?"
E, "Yes, to you."
P, "You can't marry me because I am older than you."