HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Cannot believe what all has happened since my last entry. The best part is...we are going to be grandparents!!!! Tara and Todd are expecting on April 16. They are so cute, Tara just felt the baby move, and in a few weeks they are going to find out the sex of the baby. Ted and I as grandparents...whew...it is just hard to fathom...but so exciting.

We have also travelled to Italy to visit Kelsie. Tara, Ted and I spent 10 days traveling to Florence, Rome, and Pisa. We had a great time, saw many interesting things, met Kelsie's friends and saw her apartment and school, met Peter-the professor that she just loves, and walked and walked. It truly is a beautiful country with such deep history. I can't imagine being around buildings that are so beautiful and hundreds of years old every day. Kelsie just loves it, and I know that it will be hard for her to come home. I am thankful that it will be the holidays as it will be easier for her to be here. I think that it will be hard for her to go back to GCC as difficult as it is academically. She is really not looking forward to working so hard after actually getting enough sleep for a semester!!

She comes home on December 4. Pray for safe travels. She has travelled many places in Europe and I have marvelled at how brave she is. I wouldn't be that brave now! Ah, youth! I am sure that she has learned a lot and I am hoping that she can use what she has learned to God's glory.

Our remodeling project in our kitchen is almost complete...just need to touch up some paint and I think that we're about done. I love it. We wonder why we didn't do some of it 17 years ago when we built the house!!

Is so good to have 2 out of 3 girls home for Thanksgiving. Carli and Jeremy came home last night so they wouldn't have to get up so early for the service and sale at church this morning. It is always a good time seeing friends and family and bidding on goodies to help those in need. Then off to grandpa and grandma Gerber's for the traditional feast. It was very yummy and a little more fun this year with the addition of Amber's little girl Kenna.

Tomorrow will be the Kohler gathering here...all 34 of us. My sister-in-law has not been able to be here for Thanksgiving since 1972 as she is a nurse and has always had to work. We are so excited that she can be here! It is always a house full of kids, food and laughter. I especially miss my dad during these family times.......