When in Rome

Since both my loyal readers are in Italy now, this is just something to pass the time until the two of you post again!
Happy Thanksgiving!
We had planned to go to Arkansas, still have to Saturday to take Lyn back, but we are having our first, maybe second Thanksgiving with just the four of us. I can't remember what we did for Thanksgiving when we lived in Florida while Scott was with Wal-Mart. None of us are all that fond of turkey, so I'm making chicken and dumplings, Scott has made turnip greens, I'll make boiled cornbread for Lyn, mac and cheese for Aaron and we'll go see a movie after lunch so Scott can have a nice nap.

The reason(s) we are not going anywhere today mainly have to do with transportation and illness. Truck is in the shop - something called a U-joint - won't be home till Monday. So, we are FORCED to stay home. Yes, forced. Don't tell anyone we all fit in the Escort.

The other reason we are staying put will be fixed on December 26. That is the date Lyn will have her tonsils out, exactly a week after her 20th birthday. First date was on her birthday, but she couldn't bear the thought of not having Christmas burgers or birthday supper. She has had 3 confirmed cases of strep, one each of tracheatitis - whatever that is - and tonsilitis since August. Plus, whatever she has now. Mike Justis's staff all know her by name in town. He sent her home to get them removed and the ENT here barely even examined her before he was setting up her surgery. Which I must say she arranged entirely by herself since I wasn't at the doctor with my baby. I really expected her to have to take a huge round of meds before he'd consider it. Wrong. From what they have told her so far, it looks like she may be overnighting in the hopsickle...does that seem odd to you?

We met Aaron's girl friend this week. She had a trial by fire. Gene was here and we were all in rare form. Bless his heart, Gene helped Scott wax the church floor when all he wanted to do was go for a motorcycle ride or to go home. Then when he finally did get on the road yesterday morning there was a big accident only 20 miles up the road and he was stuck at exit 143...with the Pilot station...the one with the fried cinnamon rolls and the coffee bar...poor Gene. (Gene, I told you the crunchy ones were the best, didn't I?)

Back to Michelle. She is a cutie and really sweet. She and Gene talked Texas a while, she moved here (Tennessee) from Garland about 3 years ago with her family. She's at APSU with Aaron. She is the one who told Aaron she just wanted to be friends and Aaron told her he thought she was a liar. So, they've been dating about a month. Aaron is totally smitten. Michelle gives as good as she gets and will have a comeback to most all of Aaron's commentary. She also was comfortable around Scott, which is major. It did help that he wasn't doing his impression of stainless steel. However, the big thing is...she knits! I personally believe she is a keeper.

Gene and Scott are planning some sort of ride for the spring. I've not mentioned Beckie's idea of visiting the rest of the cities on the Grand Tour. We did Paris and Bethlehem this past summer. I think Memphis to Rome might be a good one, maybe with a swing through Oxford on the way!

I hope my buddies are enjoying their Roman Holiday. Bless you girls! Eat Nutella for me!