@Mik What are your thoughts on Coopers Hawk? They just opened one near us and we want to try it.

We get a lot of Amazon packages delivered to the porch and if I don’t get one Amazon sends another one.

I see this as a problem but not my problem.

We’re leaving Friday for Scottsdale to attend a funeral. My DIL’s grandmother - a warm and charming woman who we will all miss very much. Their family has invited us to an early TG dinner on Sunday, held early so out of town guests can attend. I feel honored.

We’ll be staying at our old AirBnb and plan to bring corn pudding. On Monday I’ll drive to Tucson to spend time with Ron and his family, fly home Wednesday.

Then on TG proper we’ll be having dinner with the toddlers. Jane does dinner for 20 like just another day in the kitchen - and she’s really good at it. We’re bringing something but I don’t know what.

We’ve done the Cuyahoga Valley one twice now. The way they do it is kind of corny but Jack loves it.

I think you’ll enjoy watching Polar Express. It’s very well done and reading the book to the kids at Chrustmastime is one of my favorite memories.

I remember having to teach my kids phonics because it was obvious that the “whole language” approach wasn’t working. I have never heard it called “teaching Lucy” but it sounds like the same nonsense.

Cozy Cook recipes are always great!

https://thecozycook.com/broccoli-cheese-soup/

I may have posted this before, but the very best recipes we make come from Cozy Cook. They’re all available on line but we made so many great meals from her recipes that we bought her cookbook.

@AndyD

What a beautiful house!