Thanksgiving 2012

This year it came by so fast.  Did it come by quickly to everyone else as well?  I wonder how early this Thanksgiving was on the calendar compared to others.  Last year, it was pretty late in the month.

I spent the day yesterday with family then we had Thanksgiving dinner at Bean Town.  Only able to share Thanksgiving with one grandchild, Layla.  She is a beautiful little girl.  It was her first Thanksgiving.  I am thankful to God for a new grandchild.  I missed having Daniel around.  Perhaps he will come by on Saturday to watch USC beat up on Notre Dame.  :)

Last night was the first time I have braved or should I say endured the crowds for Post-Thanksgiving Christmas shopping.  Cara and I went out and got a couple of gifts before they are gone.  It amazes me to see the crowds out spending the kind of money they were spending last night and I am sure today.

Josiah and Caleb went out to Desert Caravan this year.  Supposedly, this is going to be the last Desert Caravan ever.  I wonder if it is that way because of the current leaders getting tired and burned out of always having a Thanksgiving weekend tied up to a specific event?  They do it every year.  I haven't been in a few years.  The past couple of years the weather has been incredible.  They have had the event at the same location now for 2 years in a row.  I think people are just getting tired of it.  Why stop the tradition though?  Need to have something new to continue with the tradition.

I will be helping tomorrow with Christmas tree sales at Dicken's Village in Sierra Madre.  This will be the second year in a row T373 has set up a booth and sold trees.  Last year, I believe we sold 3 trees.  Hopefully more this year.  Start a tradition.  The Scouts will also be helping run the Snow Run event.

And last, I am thankful to Jesus for giving me life, my family, my grandchildren, the work He has provided and the many blessings he has bestowed upon Troop 373.