THANKSGIVING PHOTOS AND NOTES

The photos are from Cindy at Thanksgiving, with Grandma Lila and her grandkids--very nicely done! Looks like they were having a happy time!

TUCSON CONVERSATIONS

We talked to several family members on Thanksgiving, and learned, among other things, that Derek is recovering well from his shoulder surgery, and is hoping to go back to work on December 14. He has had quite a long period of recovery, and is anxious to get back to his regular activities.

Dara has a new job, actually a very nice promotion, that will give her more responsibility in the school system where she works. She is, of course, quite excited about the new opportunities!

Maureen and Mat are delighted that their unbeaten University of Montana football team is in the playoffs for the national championship, and has a game on Saturday (which they will attend in Missoula) with South Dakota State. Maureen goes to Washington, DC, in early December for a week of training meetings. She is supervising three Vista workers who have been very busy helping first-time homebuyers take advantage of the tax credit so as to acquire a first home that they might not otherwise be able to afford.

We had a delightful visit on Thanksgiving Day with our great friend, Ellis Burcaw, who remains quite active and fun to talk to at age 88! He is a retired museum specialist who taught for many years at the University of Idaho.

Cheers,

Bill and Marie