Thanksgiving in Reno Part 4

Saturday morning, Maren and Gavin headed to Las Vegas en route to Peoria. The afternoon was filled with errands, including a stop at Trader Joe's for Christmas Joe Joes, etc. When the various groups returned, we hopped in two cars and went in search of Christmas trees. It was a hard slog with a few false starts, but the final purchases were beautiful, fresh, green, and perfectly-shaped. The evening was full of decorating trees and eating Anna's traditional decoration feast. It has taken on a style all its own in response to most of the Hastings, who don't like cheese. She has added panini to the mix with great effect.

Eggs for breakfast

The Young boys loved bouncing with the cousins

The entire group

See you soon -- notice the cousins "running

with them" in the background

The elves are ready for a tree

This is a fine fellow

One tree per car

Bright sun two minutes before sunset

Placing the tree

This girl is a whiz

Ready for the party

A wonderful spread

Santa Lucia 

San Roberto

A long-standing Hastings traditon

These folks are excellent hosts providing food and entertainment of every sort. What a great holiday we had with them. Thanks for everything.

That's all for now.

OXO

D.