Hmm, it's been a busy week. Let's start at the beginning.

We had an absolutely fabulous Thanksgiving in Madison at Joe's sister's. The ride down was a little tight with Joe's parents, his brother Tom, Molli and HayZeus (we dropped them in Gladstone with Mame), but it wasn't all that bad. Crystal is a phenomenal cook - she even spent three days making gravy. At first I thought she was nuts, but once I tasted it I decided it was worth it. I'm still dreaming about some of the other dishes she prepared, especially the curried lamb stew. It was nice to have a holiday that a little less chaotic than your traditional Kirkwood Thanksgiving, but now I'm even more excited to experience the craziness we call Christmas in the UP.


We got back from Madison on Sunday night, relaxed a bit and got the house ready for my brother, Joe, who arrived Monday night to stay for a while. He's looking for a job down here, so he's our house guest while he hunts. Hopefully he'll find something good and maybe even move down here, which will dramatically increase the amount I see Jake and Johnny. Now I just have to get the rest of my siblings to move here. :)


Other than Thanksgiving and Joe's arrival, things have been pretty calm. I've been working all this week but I have the weekend off. I'm going down to Lansing for a little reunion - my best friend Teresa is having a birthday, and a bunch of us girls are gathering to celebrate. I'm coming from TC, Alyssa is coming from Marquette, Lauren from Detroit, and Sara from Mt. Pleasant. I'm very excited and we're bound to have a great time.


For now I must run, as I have to be to work in an hour. Work work work. I'm very tempted to try an instigate some change at work, but also very hesitant. Something to contemplate.