The first week was spent hanging out at our house, just catching up and trying to make Emma laugh. We then went to my parent's house in Dalton for Thanksgiving. It was great to have both of our families together celebrating our great blessings and remembering the fantastic life of my grandfather who passed away on Thanksgiving last year.
Dugald was in his element as he fired up the turkey fryer, while the ladies spent time in the kitchen making way to much food. We all enjoyed gathering around the big table together, and watching Emma giggle at the window.
On Friday, the ladies went shopping in downtown Dalton for what we thought would be a quiet trip...until we heard the fire engine. Katelen was at work! A sweet, elderly man had driven his car through the entrance of the dowtown bank and come to an abrupt stop in the lobby. He wasn't harmed, but the marble lobby was! It was really fun to see Katelen at work!
After our visit to Dalton, we came back to Birminghamfor what seemed like mere minutes, although it was another week. Ma and Pa spent some time shopping and visiting the Musuem of Art, while Dug and I went to work. We met up in the evenings for great food, great wine and great amounts of smiles.
Grant came in for the last two days of the visit, and we got to celebrate his birthday with caramel cupcakes and candles. The last day of the visit was spent looking at Vulcan's booty, eating barbeque (guys) and O'Carr's chicken salad (girls).
It was sad to see everyone go, but we had such a great visit. I am sure we will find a reason to see everyone again soon.
Since their trip to Alabama, they have cruised around the Caribbean and headed back to their respective homes except for Grandma and Grandpa, who are now visiting with Liss, Martin, Lou, Tim, Isabelle and new, little Henry in the UK.
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