Since we have been spending much time in Iowa, it was so providential that God would place family nearby, just for me. Sometimes I am just in awe of what He does for me. O.K., perhaps there was more to it, but nonetheless, I have been extremely thankful for the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving with family whom I have not seen in years! I took the time to enjoy being with them as opposed to taking many pictures, but I was able to capture the festive mood the Barr family showed to the neighborhood!
Once again, I was able to go along with Paul and Shannon and crew to an Iowa State Game. This time I took Pat! It seemed that I brought along with me the Alaska air, as both games I attended were bitterly cold. Yes, it is cold in other places besides Alaska - and I would know. This particular game began around the 36 degree range, but with the winds at 27 miles per hour, it felt like 16. I checked the temperature in Nikiski and it read a similar 17, with no wind. Honestly, that sounded much better. This particular day in Ames was sunny, though, and even though the crowd was less dense than regular, it was an excellent day for football! ISU played West Virginia, ranked 12th in the nation, and played a strong game despite the fumble at the end that really cost them the game.
It was right after this game that we made our Iowa exit and "moved" back to Kansas. No more living in the RV. (Not exactly roughing it, mind you.) I was able to make it back for my sister-in-law's baby shower! These are things that I know I will miss out on in the future, so I was thankful to get to participate. I also have been thankful to get to see my eldest niece play her first basketball game of 7th grade! She did great and scored 8 of the 40 points that day!
Then, finally, we have been thankful for this time of bonding with my mom! Pat has gotten a computer now and rather begrudgingly joined the 21st century. Don't worry, though, he is firmly keeping his distance from smartphones or other touchscreen technology.
