Thanksgiving Day -- and a lucky one for us. Aaron, Jamie, and Matt came around 10:00 am and did some faithful, frigid leaf-raking for almost two hours, stopping in to the sunroom now and then for some hot apple cider and some general warmth, and then back out into the 18 degree weather for more raking and bagging. They are our "Thanksgiving heroes", for sure. We are very grateful. 

Our favorite leaf rakers!


We then had a lovely, sumptuous feast prepared by Aaron and Delycia -- roasted ham (Aaron) and many delightful side-dishes (Delycia). Afterwards, we talked for a long time in the living room about all kinds of issues -- a perfect Thanksgiving conversation.