So, if you are a regular visitor to our blog page, you've by now noticed that change. This is a much easier way to update the page, and I thought I'd take advantage of it. No, it doesn't mean I'll get any better at updating it.

I took yesterday off to visit the florist. I have officially chosen flowers. I never knew that a simple thing like flowers could cause so much stress! What is up with that? Since I was out and about anyway I mailed the invitations. Let the RSVPs start pouring in!

Next week we are meeting with both ministers, and Chris has more doctors appointments. If you were unaware he has torn a ligament in his wrist. He did this two months ago and he isn't fixed yet. He is currently scheduled to have surgery in April. Supposedly he will be out of a cast in time for our wedding, but we are still unsure about that. Keep your fingers crossed. I really do hope he is better soon, he is in pain 24 hours a day and I just feel terrible as there is nothing I can do to help.

I am currently working on posting my pictures of my recent trip to Hawaii. I've been so swamped since I got back that I simply haven't had time. I have to say that it was one of the most amazing places I have ever seen. I would say to anyone considering going...stay away from Honolulu. It is simply to commercial. I didn't get to go off the island of Oahu, but I've heard that other islands are much more panoramic.

December 8, 2004
Thanksgiving was very nice, minus the weather factor. We had thunderstorms and hail, in November! I dorve to Chelsea, as Chris does not have snow tires and we didn’t know what we would face when we got there. My top speed on Interstate 89 was about 50 MPH. I actually joined the “four-way parade” at one point as my speed had dropped to 30, yes, 30 MPH. Once we got off the Interstate in Barre however the weather pretty much cleared up. It was still pouring in places, but there was no more hail.
This was the first year we had Thanksgiving without Hannah. It was different, but we still had a good time. Our family friend Eileen Haddon was a guest at our table this year, as she has been for many years. We played our annual game of Scattergories while the men napped in the living room. I neglected to take an “eating habits of America” photograph, but we had a very nice spread, complete with Chocolate, Apple and Pecan pies. Hannah called almost exactly as we finished saying Grace, so we couldn’t talk. She did call back later to relate her difficulties with the dishwasher. Let’s just say that Dawn is for the sink…not the floor. You should ask her about it.
Chris and I are next planning to go to California for Christmas, sadly leaving my parents to their first ever childless Christmas. As we will be gone for a week, we will have to board Sophie, which will be a traumatic experience (though I’m sure more for me than for her).