Thanksgiving Day

by Grace Hamilton

I walk in the door of a family members house.

I get greeted with hugs.

I smell the food.

I can tell it is going to be a great Thanksgiving.

When we finally sit down to the feast

I see my family smiling and laughing.

When the feast is over and the dishes are done,

I hear the guys watching

footaball and the others

having conversations or playing games.

Hi Everyone,

Here is the schedule for Christmas. Let me know if accommodations work for you, or if you need anything changed. I hope I got everyone in the family included in this email.
Arrive when you can Friday afternoon the 26th
Christmas Dinner on Saturday evening in Philomath @ 5pm

Breakfast brunch in Philomath on Sunday morning @ 10am
Gift exchange on Sunday around 1pm - Men bring mens gifts and women bring women's gifts $25 each
We didn't make a decision regarding the kids, but I was thinking that age 13 and under will NOT be included in the exchange.

Possible accommodations:Dad's house in Philomath1. Chris and Dave - Little House Room
2. Grandpa - Erma's extra room - if Carla comes we will do some re-arranging (we changed this back because Grandpa will probably bring Daisy)
3. Ger and Beth - black and white room
4. Lindsay & Sean & Elaine & Steve - Big Room
5. Charlie & Chelsea - Jim and Dana's Trailer

Becky and Jason's:
1. Ernie, Luanne, Danny, and TommyJim & Dana's:
2. Extra boys room -Ger and Beth could stay here if Carla comes and we need the extra room in Ptown.
3. Alica, Todd, and Justin - Study
4. Greg and Sara or can crash on floor at Bob's or at Jim and Dana's

FOOD:
Friday Night dinner around 6pm:
Taco Soup - Christina will take care of EVERYTHING

Breakfast Saturday around 9am:
Ernie to make Egg Cassarole- Luanne to bring Friday night.
English Muffins - Great Papa
Fruit options - (See Brunch)
Saturday Dinner @ 5pm:
Ham - Elaine & Steve
Turkey - Bob Jr.
Bran Muffins - Becky & Jason
Spinach - Elaine & Steve
Stuffing - Alicia & Todd
Cranberries - Dana
Mashed Potato's - Great Papa
Salad - Becky & Jason
Veggie Tray - Beth & Ger
Yams - Ernie & Luanne
Corn - Elaine & Steve
Drinks - everyone bring one 2liter drink

Paper products - Bob Jr. (Dana will purchase)
Cups - Luanne

Desserts:
Pumpkin Pie -Dana
Strawberry Pie - Lin & Sean
Blackberry Choc Chip Pie - Ernie
Apple Crisp - Todd & Alicia
Any Dessert - Charlie and Chelsea

Sunday Brunch @ 10am
Leftover Ham
Leftover Bran Muffins
Eggs - Bob Jr. (Dana will buy)
Cantelope (About 4) - Charlie & Chelsea
Grapes - Beth & Ger
Oranges - Beth & Ger
Apples - Lins & Sean
Cinamon Rolls - Becky & Luanne
Bagels - Todd & Alicia
Cream Cheese - Dana