Happy Thanksgiving.

This is now the fifth (I think) Thanksgiving celebrated in the States. It's a funny holiday as part of it is so traditional with the relatives around, Turkey dinner and the listing of things that we are thankful for (and the football game) .  Kristen's brothers and family are up for Thanksgiving which is cool, Brian's daughters have been keeping us amused with Kate's love of spaghetti and attempts at clicking her fingers and Mia's pride in the pink cake we had last night and it was cute when she couldn't wait to give me the pretzel they had brought from the mall (and waited patiently for her tip - a piece of Kristen's pretzel).  I'm really thankful for the 4 day break as I need some rest and a chance to recharge my batteries. No studying will be done this weekend.