Giving Thanks Even Though It's 2017

At the risk of dragging politics into a family fun blog, 2017 has been kind of a bummer. Let's leave it at that. Nevertheless, we've got a lot to be thankful for here in the Larrison household. We are all healthy. I am employed. Barb is in the process of starting a business. The kids like school. We live in a great community. We have good friends.

For Thanksgiving we had Brian and Teresa and Riley and "Uncle" Charlie the super poodle over for dinner. Barb worked her butt off all day, but I think she felt it was worth it. The feast was stellar, the company was great, and we had a good time. I think even Grandma liked her small amount of socializing, which was good to see.

Barb stuck by tradition, and wore her grocery sack pilgrim bonnet, heedless of the fact that she was the only one.

Grandma doesn't have a lot of stamina for socializing, but she seemed to enjoy what time she had.

Barb took this nice picture of all of us. Hey! Where am I? 

Elizabeth and Riley.

Riley, Brian and Teresa enjoying their food.

Brian, attacked by children! I'm sorry to report he didn't survive.