Thanksgiving in a Nutshell

Although our Thanksgiving numbers were narrowed down to two 

this year, that did not stop Taylor and I from feasting!

Preparing the meal without others around gave me a sense of ownership over the holiday. 

This independence is new to me, because growing up I always had a bandwagon to jump on. And now, with a whole day of cooking behind me, it felt wonderful to celebrate with Taylor!

Can't forget Penny!

After a big meal, we set out the next day for the foothills at Morrow Mountain. We decided it might 

be fun to go camping on one of the last “warmer” weekends.  

Highs: 60's  Lows: 30's

Well, we arrived a little late due to us forgetting our tent! So we drove ALL the way back home! Who forgets their tent when camping!?

Because we arrived so late, the next morning we realized we were at the worst campsite around. We were surrounded by RV's and lights all night. So we moved campsites the quick way: 

Smokey Foothills

On our 4 mile hike... fallen trees everywhere.

 Hunter, the small boy below, hung out with us nearly all day. He made his way to our campsite 

in the morning, met Penny and the rest is history. Apparently his parents knew where 

he was the whole time but we think he was lying to us so he could stay... I know Penny didn't mind.  Chatting up a storm with Penny about tricks and being a good dog, Hunter was very neighborly.

Happy Thanksgiving!