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Oh man, talk about blog withdrawal. I am at Justin and Michelle's house and have glanced longingly at this computer each time I've walked by. My vacation laziness has kicked in, however, and I've always walked past. I've been able to read all of your blogs and emails due to the gloriousness of the iPhone, but that's about it.

One thing I really don't enjoy doing is writing about a trip without including pictures. None of them have been uploaded to the computer so I am going to wait until I get home on Sunday before I tell our tale. It has consisted of Evan, naps, great food, Evan, downtown Chicago, Evan, more naps, and even more Evan. So basically--an awesome week.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! One thing I've been so grateful for this year has been the ol' blog. I've always loved writing and this has been so much fun for me. I have been able to connect and re-connect with many of you. Thank you for your sweet comments as they are always a highlight of my day. And to all of you blog stalkers out there, I am thankful for you! I take it as a compliment that some part of our life is meaningful enough to you to hold your interest.

I am so thankful for 2008 in general. What an amazing year. I hope I've in some way or another let each of you know that I am especially grateful for YOU.

Thanks for letting me be me on this public diary and loving me all the same (or at least judging me in secret).

My one picture captured on the phone. He's going to be an awesome dad one day... :)