You can't stop the Beat

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a bang-up family Thanksgiving here at Eldridge headquarters. I haven't been home in Ohio for the turkey in 5 years or so---and it was delightful. I really caught the Turkey spirit--and it was just a ton of fun. My sister Beth picked me up from the airport with her 2 daughters and then we headed back to her place to visit with her 2 sons before they left to go hunting. Then, hung out on Wednesday--got a walk in at the park across from her house, before the weather dropped--and then over to my Mom and Dad's. My brother Paul came by with his little ladies, and we all hung out. My other sister Kitty came with her little gentleman, and then I stayed the night at her place--had a few cocktails and hung out with Kit and her husband Brian.

I was promised some Macy's thanksgiving day parade viewing--which didn't really happen. But, kit's three little boys entertained me by playing classic Ohio State Marching Band songs and dancing to Hang on Sloopy. Those three are like little puppies--they just roll around and wrestle and are generally adorable.

I walked back to Mom's and she was already ready to go for our 1pm dinner (Convenient, huh?). We didn't actually eat until 2:30 I'd guess--Kit and family ran out of hot water so they were late in coming. Aunt Jan and Uncle Lee came, and Paul and Amy and the ladies and our special guest star, Uncle Richard, all the way from Toledo. Dad went and got him--and I just get a kick out of him.

Among the many highlights--the delicious food (Turkey, Seven-layer salad, beets, carrots and brussel sprouts, corn casserole, real mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin and apple pie for dessert), Uncle Lee's homemade wine and coffee always brewing.

My final sibling, Mark and his family came by--and they are always a delight to see, too.

Such a great thanksgiving--and a big shoutout to Kitty for reminding me always what a great holiday Thanksgiving is.

Today, woke up late (we skipped shopping) and hung out with Mom and Dad and just finished watching Hairspray. That movie is so stinking good--I need to rent the original John Waters' one and compare.

In a few minutes, Beth comes to get me and we go to the see "Enchanted" with her girls, the other girls and hopefully the little gentlemen. Dad is going through his home improvement list and Mom is cleaning and finishing up the Apple Pie.

I definitely have the Thanksgiving spirit!

Happy Turkey everyone!

This is a pic of Jayna--she can't get enough of the I-Photobooth!