Robin took the train from Bethesda to Chicago, met Nora there and met Ridley in person for the first time when they arrived home. Nora taught Robin how to hold the baby and soon he was right at home with Ridley . Nora is working with small babies and their families in the Chicago area.

Thanksgiving at the Cutler’s was great. As usual Jeff did most of the cooking and ran shotgun over the kitchen. Of course we aren’t the normal family and we had ham rather than turkey. (I’m sure the turkey farmers of America will forgive us seeing as we have taken to eating more turkey produces with our low fat diets)

Willie and Goldie watched from the other room, waiting for the smallest scrap to hit the floor or someone to scratch behind their ears.

All the usual faces graced the table with the exception of Tom, who is finishing up his deployment in DC. He will be with us at Christmas time, can hardly wait to have him around again. Charlene, Bill, Mom and Dad, Robin, Josh and Vickie and Ridley (of course) and Vickie’s friend from college Lara, who also got to play ‘pass the baby’. She sure is a cutie. We are so happy she chose to hang out with us on Thanksgiving Day.

So to everyone who visits this page and all those you love; have a VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!