The Sweet Life

I hope everyone had a wonderful, family-filled Thanksgiving!

We had a little change of plans here…we had tickets to fly “home” (El Paso) to visit the cousins and see old friends, but my grandfather was admitted to the hospital, then sent home, and the doctors said there was nothing more they could do.

In order to enjoy as much time with him as we can, we canceled our trip and brought Thanksgiving to my grandparents’ house. My grandfather never woke up, but we offered a loving diversion for my sweet Granny (for whom Sugar is named), surrounding her with family and good food…which is what Thanksgiving is all about.

While there I saw my little cousin Katie (she lives with my grandparents), who I haven’t seen in about a year. Let me just say right now…that in our family we have what we call ‘the awkward stage’. Teeth are usually encased in braces, glasses are thick and unattractive, and hair is unruly and never brushed. When I saw Katie over Thanksgiving it was with the instant realization that her awkward stage was OVER.

People, she is 14!


She is such a breath of fresh air, completely unaffected by so many things. She has no cell phone, no internet, and no email (I’m not sure how to show her these photos-I guess the old fashioned way!). She is just a beautiful girl, inside and out. Our grandfather must be so proud.

Our Thanksgiving was filled with family and love, laughter and tears.

I hope yours was equally wonderful.