Hola chicas and chicos! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday, and was able to spend it with people whom they care about. My Thanksgiving proved both stressful and fattening! Nick's mom christened the new kitchen by cooking dinner for everyone at my house, Quiana and her family traveled up from Charleston to join us! It was great to see Chamberlain enjoy his first Thanksgiving (and, of course, we are all thankful for him). Mom and I both heard from Brett, who celebrated his Thanksgiving overseas in Iraq. Unfortunately, his meal was sans the traditional turkey. Again, we are extremely thankful for his safety and the safety of those who serve with him and protect our ability to have so much to be thankful for.

There would be no way to come up with enough words to say "Thank You" to all of you who have been so supportive over the past three years! So, this year for my birthday, I'm working on a special "inside" surprise for you all. Can't tell you more right now. But this year (since I refuse to get any older), the present will be for you!

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