This year for Thanksgiving we broke out of tradition and went to a Laugerman Thanksgiving. It was a refreshing change. We went to my Uncle David and Aunt Marcia's house in Des Moines. We dont live that far away, yet we rarely see each other. When my Grandma Laugerman was alive we traditionally got together every Christmas. It has been years since we have gotten together with my relatives. My parents, Alice, Duane's family, James and his family, and Marcia's sister and family all attended. David had place settings and had labels for each person, mine said 'Rodeo Queen Holly- I can't believe your 42'. Mark's said "Awesome Mark- A living example." We had ham and turkey and sides. It was a traditional thanksgiving meal, even if it wasn't all homeade. James and his wife Deanna had a new baby boy, Nigel that is 5 weeks. I got a lot of holding time with the little guy. They also have two darling little girls, Mayley (4) and Jolyn (2). They were so sweet and cute. It was a sunny 55 degree day, so some of us took a walk and the kids went to the park. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed the conversations. Deanna is very personable and fun to talk with. I got to know her and she talked about being a cardiac nurse. I asked lots of questions thinking of Jayden and her future plans. Jayden was on her Chicago trip today, so it seemed different without here there. We had an enjoyable Thanksgiving.
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