Extreme Holidays

Thanksgiving found Julie and me in the Midwest. Our families are scattered from Houston to Nashville to New York, and for a few days during the holidays, they all converge at our parents' homes like an organized army . They set up camp in every available niche of my mom and dad's house. This year there was even motor home that took part in the invasion. But despite all the madness and commotion, I wouldn't miss it for anything. Julies family is sedate compared to the Hibbard clan. We spent 4 days at the Hibbards and three days at the Cleeks.


My mother has hosted these thanksgiving dinners for as long as I can remember, and she's still making them happen.


Siblings and cousins.