And the legend continues............

As I have mentioned in previous posts, the train set that Michael's dad had created in New Mexico was stolen this summer. We were going to bring everything home so Doug and Brandon (and Lauren, too) could recreate the layout and add to it.

Well, that wasn't to be, but Brandon was still determined to have a railroad layout and he was going to use the few things we were able to bring back for him.

This past Saturday Michael and I took Brandon and Lauren shopping and they got a started set and some track and got started on the project.

So, here is the humble beginning of the next generation of the legend...........................

This is one of the buildings that wasn't stolen.

Looking for treasures in the chest of stuff we brought back from New Mexico.

I'll keep you updated as things move along. Should be interesting to see what the next generation does.

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If I had wings I could fly.......Well these guys can!!

Thanksgiving weekend was a weekend full of activities.

Cooking, eating, shopping and then hiking.

I hadn't had a chance to take the new camera out for a spin and the Saturday after Thanksgiving proved to be perfect for a hike. Temps were in the 60's, the sun was shining, no clouds and no wind. PERFECT!!!!

I took lots of pictures, but I was loving the birds I saw. I don't know for sure what kind they were, but they were cute.

Wow, I'm worn out just thinking about this busy weekend!!! I think I need a nap.

Happy hiking!!!

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Sunday Funnies # 13, There.......... I fixed it!

I have no words for these.

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Puppy Bathing

Ok, so that's kind of a weird title, but I didn't have any better ideas.

One of the things I like most about Thanksgiving, is spending time with my family. This year was no exception.

I got off work early on Wedneaday, 1:30 to be exact and I headed to Jen's to help with preperations. We did alot of stuff including shopping, cooking, setting up tables, a little decorating and dog baths.

Yes, Jen and Tom have 2 adorable Scottish Terriers and they both needed baths. Now that colder weather has hit the midwest, the dogs are spending more time in the house and really needed baths.

Jen took them into the bathroom one at a time and well pictures tell a better story..............

They love their baths!!!!!

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Black Friday...........I keep asking myself, Why????

Looks like I have some catching up to do. Haven't posted in awhile.

Let's see, I left off at Thanksgiving evening. Everyone was totally stuffed with Jen's fabulous meal and we spent the rest of the day just vegging.

We were going to be up early for our next adventure of the weekend. Black Friday shopping.

Last year was my first Black Friday experience and I decided to give it a try again this year. I got a little freaked out by the insanity last year, figured this year had to be better.

I need to rethink that.

We were up at 1:30 out of the house by 2:00 and were to our first stop, Old Navy, by 2:30. The line was insane and we decided to skip it and try stop 2, which was Kohl's. Cindy's sister-in-laws were in line at Old Navy so we gave them our list and some money and left it in their capable hands.

No one was in line at Kohl's when we got there so we waited in the car for awhile. When the first people got in line, we followed. I wimped out and went back to the car to wait until about the last 10 minutes, then joined the girls. This was really the only crazy point in the morning. Line jumpers caused a little stir and we got pushed around a little, but we made it in and got what we were looking for.

Next up was Target, then Ulta and Shoe Carnival. All good experiences.

Then we headed back to Jen's to unload the jeep and wait for the next stop to open which was Rockbrook Camera at 9:00 AM. We traded vehicles, so Tom could pack the Jeep. He and Jen were heading to North Platte as soon as we got back. Jen took her car and Cindy and I followed in mine. After Rockbrook, which was really fun, Jen headed home and I took Cindy home.

After having lunch with the Bertelsen's (Doug's awesome bisciuts and gravy) I headed home and to bed for a nap.

I was supposed to go to a Hockey game on Friday night, but was just too tired to make the drive so stayed home and played on the computer instead.

If asked, I'll probably make the Black Friday shopping trip again next year. I'm crazy!!!

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Old Photo Wednesday # 15..........Those cousins.

This is a picture of me, my sisters and my 3 cousins.

Carol, my sister and the oldest of the group is in the back on the left.

I'm the goofy looking one in back in the middle. I think I was in 4th of 5th grade when this was taken.

Next to me is my cousin Barb. We are only 11 months apart in age, but light years apart in lifestyles. She's the city mouse and I'm the country bumpkin mouse. I really like it that way.

In front of Carol is our cousin Scott. He's really a "double cousin" I guess. His mom is my dad's sister and his dad is my mom's brother. If you can figure that one out, you're smarter than me.

In the middle is the trouble maker of the group, my cousin Bill. He's Barb's brother, but not a city boy at heart. I love him for that. Oh, and he's not the trouble maker any more!!!!

And last, but definately not least is the littlest of the group, my baby sister Annette. It seems to sad, strange, unfair, etc. that she's the youngest but she's already gone and definately too soon.

I wish I had picture of us together as adults, but sadly there isn't one that exists.

Well, that's the group.

Until next time.

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Part 2: Who wants more Turkey?

After dinner and desert everyone did what everyone does after eating to near bursting.

Tom, Doug and Lauren played "Spore".

And the girls looked at the "Black Friday" ads and plotted their shopping strategy.

We headed to bed and I prayed for strength for "BLACK FRIDAY".

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