Meghan played a role in her middle school production of The Beverly Hillbillies, being one of the lucky 25% of those who tried out to get a part.



Meghan at swimming practice

Emily (in all her
glory) turned 8
A local fire house hosted Mikey's Tiger Cub troop. They don't call firefighters "America's Bravest" for nothing.

He's merely showing them how to get out if a room is on fire...

Mikey had a number of questions!

Seeing some cool safety equipment grabs their attention for a minute

Until a cooler tire distracts them

The newest class of recruits
This day centered around eating was, obviously, a focal point of Mikey's thought process for the several weeks since Halloween.

Over the river and through the woods?
Yes, but we weren't going to Grandma's house -
Just getting in a little Turkey Day hike!

Dave and his father look for the turkey so they can carve it

Mikey "chats up" Lisa prior to dinner

A festive air settles in as we settle down to eat

Paul waxes philosophical; Mark and Curious George are all ears...
CURIOUS GEORGE???


Yeah, everyone loves a little fun, and everyone loves the little monkey...
but he just showed up and made himself at home and we couldn't get rid of him -

and that was BEFORE he started hitting the sauce!

Thanksgiving done, Mikey begins to sleep...
(Other family photos are up one level)