Visit from Sara and Wilmington, DE - Thanksgiving

I feel so fortunate my niece Sara has family in Houston because over the years I've gotten to see and spend more time with she and her family than I would otherwise normally get to.  Unfortunately her Grandma Betty passed away and that was the reason for her visit last week.  She died on my birthday so I feel I'll always have this additional connection of joy and loss with Sa (as her Mom has called her).

Then Thanksgiving was upon us and two of the people I've been missing and wanting to see, Tyler and Gabby, were standing in the Philadelphia airport waiting to take me to their home for the holiday.  Let me tell you, being a person that travels a great deal, having someone standing inside at the airport to meet you is priceless!

I love these two very much and am Thankful to have them in my life. 

They made every minute of my time with them interesting, warm, comfortable and full of love.  We had a delicious meal we prepared together, and one of their neighbors who lives alone and suffered a fire in her home a year ago, came over and joined us one evening.  She certainly gave testament to their generous spirit and friendship.

We talked, walked, shopped, watched movies, ate some more, and then went to Longwood Gardens the next day.

The gardens and decorations were beautiful and I loved experiencing the colder weather and seeing a bit of snow.  You couldn't help but feel the holiday spirit. 

 

Last day of my visit we went to get a Christmas tree which Ty & Gabby decided to pick out and have cut fresh which was super fun.

Raising and decorating the tree was a joint effort, and we may have started a tradition of Pizza delivery and Decorating.  Can't you just hear the fire crackling and carols playing in the background?

Happy Thanksgiving.  I look forward to seeing you again soon.