Daughter Lise arrived to spend Thanksgiving with us and will be here almost two weeks. Let the giggles begin!
I took the obligatory photo at the creek the first day. Blue/gray seemed to be the cast of the morning. Those colors suggest sadness, but we were anything but sad!
By this time Lise had told us about the company move a few weeks ago. Maersk Oil moved from the big white building near The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen’s harbor to a brand new place only a few blocks from her flat. She walks about fifteen minutes to get there. One of her friends teased her, saying, “I knew you were the planner for this move, and now I know why!”
I thought all the autumnal colors had faded, but those near Walmart’s parking lot were still vibrant. That was as good an excuse as any to make Lise pose for me.
By napping several times, Lise seemed to rise above jet lag. I had no excuse for my tongue. When mentioning neighbors Jeff and Dawn late at night, I said Deff and Jawn. That set off uncontrollable laughter. Time for bed on day one!
How wonderful! Happy photos, happy days. We too are a close family and spend as much time as we can with family celebration events together. Enjoy your time with your daughter. All the best. Karen x
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you are yours. Sending love from the Midlands 🙂 xx
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Anne
She is beautiful. She looks really happy to be with you all. Not blue and grey at all ! Happy colors all around.
Susie
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We hadn’t had time to get on each other’s nerves. Just kidding. We are thrilled Lise is here, and her mouth says the same thing.
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You’re going to have fun. Enjoy your time together. [I like blue-gray, btw. I think it makes for some of the most soothing-looking pics ever.]
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We’re having a blast so far!
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Beautiful daughter! Enjoy your time with her. Do you ever visit her?
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If I ever got on a plane again, it would be to Denmark. Lise has begged us to visit her.
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I don’t do planes either. Stepkids are across country. Sigh.
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Flying was fun before 9/11.
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Yes before 9/11 for sure but also before the seats got smaller and the airlines started canceling flights and of course before my IBS got really tricky.
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I am thrilled for you! I know you are beside yourself with joy! I hope everything turns out beautifully-and you get enough rest to say what you mean! haha! My children at school, say “chack the stairs” now for years because of me! instead of stack the chairs!
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What a hoot! Chack the stairs!!!
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Your daughter looks beautiful, sweet and happy! Is that her workplace in Copenhagen? Gorgeous! I was in that lovely city on my honeymoon waaaay back in ’67. My ex & I were very into ‘Danish modern’ furniture (I still am!) and brought back with us a gorgeous tray-table (like for a bed patient) made of rosewood and chrome. I still have it and now have a beautiful plant on it! I also still have our (now my) rosewood bedroom set which was made in Denmark. Anyway, have a fabulous visit “chez vous”!!
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Yes, that is the building Lise works in. I’m glad you have mementos you love.
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And a grand visit ma you have. In OK after attending Ft Sill Basic Trng graduation for grandson. In OKC with 2 Grands and 4 Greats. Monday to MS via Al, Turkey day Egg Bowl MSU vs MS with Senior grand Abby, daughter and husband. Will celebrate T day on Friday. 46 mph winds whipping across the plains today.
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Brrrr! Keep warm! That’s quite a lineup of travel! That’s so exciting that you are seeing the descendants — probably should be in all caps since you have four GREATS.
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No caps, they are wee ones, gotta grow some to earn caps.
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We grew our wee ones, the younger grandson being 6’5″. Will you post pictures of them? I know some people don’t.
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Enjoy every moment of the visit! So great you can be together for the holiday!
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This is an annual visit and much ANNEticipated.
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On both sides, I’m sure!
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At least she’s GOT to be happy to be on vacation.
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I’m sure she’s happy for more reasons that that!
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Have a nice reunion Anne!
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We’re soaking it up!
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Great, have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Anne!
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Thank you. Hope yours is marvelous, too.
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Enjoy the visit!
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Wishing you many, many sweet giggles and a cherished visit! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. Will you cook a turkey in your RV?
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We have had a family Thanksgiving in the RV before (when we were weekend/vacation camping) and it went surprisingly well. Mike smoked the turkey outside and we worked on the sides via stove, oven, and crockpot–it was one of our favorites. This year, though–the pros are handling it. Mike’s mom and dad and all of his siblings are together here in Austin. We’re just doing a couple pies, so we are good to go. Have a lovely Thanksgiving, Anne!
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I used to do all the pies for our family in NY — two pumpkin and two cranberry/mince. This year I’m making pumpkin cheesecake and one cranberry/mince. Happy Thanksgiving!
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