Thanksgiving 2005

Hello Eve,
I wanted to wish you a very happy 1st Thanksgiving! This is a very special holiday in our family. We love getting together with each other and all of our friends talking and laughing and reminiscing. It is always a fun time! I know you and your parents can't be in Kansas this year but we are setting a place at the table for you and will include you in our prayers and thankful list. Right now I am waiting for a pumpkin pie to finish baking. The good smells are filling the house. Your family has alot of different traditions. We usually have wildlife of some kind on this day along with turkey. This year is no different because your great grandfather is bringing 3 wild ducks for me to cook. I don't know if you would like duck but I grew up eating the meat that my dad hunted and it is one of my favorite meals. Your aunts Jillie and E are here and everyone is happy and healthy. We all find ourselves saying how much we wish you were here. Not to worry though, there will be plenty of Thanksgivings that we can celebrate together.
Your Momma is so excited about her new furniture! I can't wait to sit on it! Be careful when you are on the new furniture (don't let anything slip out when your diaper is off!) Your dad will be falling asleep holding you in his new chair!
I hear you are now grunting and growling like a bear! Did you know that your Momma used to collect bears? I still have alot of them here in Kansas! Just keep trying new things! I love getting those phone calls when you momma tells me the new things you do!
Have a great day with your parents and your new friend. I know you won't be able to , but, try not to show him up too much!
I love you so!
GramaSortore