Thanksgiving

Well what an honor it was to be there last Saturday for Ada's Special Day: The Baby Shower.

Thanks to everyone who came, and everyone who brought such a terrific assortment of goods not only for our darling child but for her orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City.

Especial Thanks must go out to the sponsors of the affair: Elizabeth Collins, Diane Tillotson, and Pat Jaurequi. The food was delicious and plentiful and the mood was of great elation. The decorations established an incontrovertable mood of fun. The newest pictures of Ada were framed and front and center. Don made wooden alphabet blocks to spell her name. And after that the deluge of gifts put me to work-so many thoughtful useful gifts! So many dear friends! So much pink! I am just beginning to learn parenting has many tools, clearly. And little girls get cute outfits and soft toys. Thanks to everyone. Kelly and I agreed it was a very special experience to be so surrounded by good wishes and positive energy.

Shout out: Kelly and I couldn't have managed all the opening without the considerable help of Evelyn Maxwell, Edie Irwin and Wren Stubbs. Word. Thanks also to Kevin Callaghan and Acme Restaurant for letting us set up shop for all of Saturday. And thanks to all the folks from out-of-town. We are very excited to be counting down to January with such a prepared environment!

Here's to a safe and happy Thanksgiving for everyone reading these words. Have a great one.

John