THIRD PLACE THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving at Third Place was filled with family;

certainly a reason to give Thanks.

Travis and his fiance, Christin, Kristina and Brad,

Nathan, Andrew and little Kayla,

and Brad's mom, Jonnie filled the house and newly finished cabin.

We created great memories.

We initiated Third Place as a place for family gatherings

a place for part of all of us to come for retreat and rest.

Rick and I are excited that the family will use and enjoy

this beautiful quiet place.

Having Christin with us was a joy! She has become part of the family.

She has become Aunt Christin to Nathan, Andrew and Kayla.

The boys try to fly little planes with Daddy and Uncle Travis.

Does Papa have a hunter in training? At least a little boy who

loves to be outside exploring.

Riding around in the ranger was a high light for everyone. Travis, Brad and Papa had it out often and they always had passengers to ride along.

Beautiful skies, not a drop of rain, but cold temperatures, keep us inside

much of the time. Andrew and Aunt Christin color, Kristina and both boys make hand print turkeys

Kayla is all smiles in the center of attention; in Aunt Christin's arms

or reaching for Papa's glasses

Nathan spends most of his time helping Papa with projects

like racking the gravel and loading the feeders

especially if it involves driving the ranger.

Andrew joins in on a project with Papa.