Thanksgiving

The Burts, Browns, and Bileks met at ML and Robert's for a Thanksgiving feast. Dishes included the traditional American and Philipinne favs. Besides Robert's parents (Larry & Esther) and sister (Gemma), were his cousin (Ophelia) and her family (Gary and Sean) who came for the day from Richmond. Additionally, a colleague of Robert's (Andrew) came for dinner. On Friday, we all went over to the Chamblee's for a Hart gathering which included Ned and Royal and all the Guihers and Fergusons. Ping Pong was the entertainment of choice and Catharine was the big winner.

Larry, Esther, Gemma, and Sean

Ophelia and Gary

Centerpiece from Ed and Bryan.

Possible Xmas Card Pics

Welcome TJ

Mary Laurel and Robert have a new family member, TJ aka Tuna Juice, was found wandering the streets. The vet says he's about a year old but will remain small. ML reports that TJ is very playful, has cleaned himself up, and will be neutered soon.

Visit from Mary Marshall and Mary Lew

Mary Marshall and Mary Lew stopped by for afternoon tea on their way to Charlotte, then Ashville, then Maxton. It was so great to see them.

Artisans at Work

Robert's table

ML's table

Terry Pics

Christina and Shannon


Lani, John-Mac, and McConihay

Charleston Trip

Moody, the dogs, and I had a great trip to Charleston this weekend. We visited Jeff and Patti (and Maddy and Rosie) and went over to see Uncle Jim. The highlight of the weekend was the CLOG's production of Dreamgirls which was over the top. Patti's colleague, Janelle, had a leading roll and did fabulously. We also had yummy chicken prepared by Patti with her Key limes and some yummy sushi. It was nice to see Patti's girlfriends and their families at breakfast Saturday morning. Later that day we went to see "Hereafter" which was very good. On the way home we stopped at Tamarac for "High Country Breakfasts" and did some Xmas shopping.