Turkey Day!

Well, the Smiths had yet another successful Thanksgiving, with a little twist this year- it was prepared mostly by the kids! Aunt Janet and Uncle John came up to enjoy the festivities at our house in Skaneateles. I don't think anyone got food poisoning, and people seemed to enjoy it ! The only new and adventurous thing we tried was a new green bean casserole, which at least Marissa liked! Other than that, it was just turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin bread, stuffing, etc. with yummy pies for dessert. We also got to watch some football and holiday movies, which was nice. The Purcells made an appearance via webcam, which was nice, so we could sort of pretend we were together. Gabe was wearing his cute Turkey bib (bought for him by his wonderful aunt!)

The rest of the weekend was very relaxing, it's always nice to have time off from work (and not on call). Aunt Mimi and Nanci came up for lunch on Friday, we went to the Sherwood Inn Tavern, which was yummy as usual. Friday night we had some of my high school friends over for a housewarming party. It's always good to catch up with the girls (and their significant others)!

Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving!

Taryn and Todd's Christmas List

I tried to post this yesterday, but it didn't work...

Taryn's List
Slipppers, either LL Bean Wicked Good Moccasins in natural or Lands End Suede Mocs in dark brown. I am usually a size 7.5
Featherbed for a queen bed, down but not scratchy!
iPod car adapter with charger and radio transmitter
3 compartment laundry sorter

Todd's List
The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia by Russell Schneider, 3rd Edition
Mesh strainer (for pulpy OJ, gravy, etc)
Hooded sweatshirt with zipper all the way down, size M, not grey or black
Nice coffee beans

We'll try to think of some more, there just doesn't seem to be too much we need!

For Taryn and Todd
Fiestaware in Scarlet
(4) 4-piece place settings (NOT the 5 piece)
1 Disc Pitcher
1 3-piece serving set (2 bowls and a small platter)

Gabe's New Teeth!

I am pleased to announce that my favorite nephew Gabriel has gotten his first teeth! Welcome O and P, his primary mandibular central incisors, yeah! I sent him a tooth brush which I heard he enjoys. Take good care of them, Gabe!

Marissa's Christmas List:


Digital Camera
Digital Video Camera
Phantom of the Opera DVD 2-disc special edition (used is okay as long as it plays J)
Soundtracks:
Phantom of the opera
Moulin Rouge (spelling?)
A day at the spay/massage/make-over
Matching set of pots/pans/skillets
Nice cookie/coooling rack…a double decker kind would be awesome
Good, complete everyday dictionary to use at home PLEASE!!
TotalGym
Padded bike shorts (tight on the inside with padding, with loose outside shell, so looks like regular shorts)
Washclothes, handtowels (Chris Madden from JCPenny – Rust color…just need about 2 more)
Silverware…but I don’t know what pattern yet
Small stainless steel trashcan for the bathroom
Stainless steel trashcan for kitchen (with a flip lid and foot pedal)
Stands for the speakers for the surround sound
Steel mixing bowls from large down to the little size (cheap is fine – like walmart/target brand)
Splatter guards for pots/pans
Dress pants – khaki, charcoal, maybe a blue (if last resort – money so I can get pants!)
West Virginia School of Medicine Sweatshirt – Size M (the reversible one from the Alumni office – unless some new ones come out)
Uncuffed sweatpants to lounge around the house in
FOOD!
Bulk stuff – like granola bars, choc chips, dried cranberries, pine nuts, stuff for salads/lunches/quick meals
Over the door hooks (steel/chrome with at least 3-hooks)
Navy and/or Red Nike shorts – size L – type what I showed dad
Workout clothes to wear while running in the snow
(shirts with the thumb holes, warm pants, socks!) I like greens, orange, red, dark blue, gray, black, yellow, but NOT turquoise, purple or pink

Our new family blog!

Hello Friends and Family! I am creating this blog so that we can keep in touch better, post pictures, discuss getting together and share news! I will let you all know how you can add postings, pictures, etc.

As for me, I'm struggling through my first day of work with my giant cast on. It's definitely quite cumbersome, I walk very slowly and I keep running into things with my giant foot. It feels very heavy. Dad's going to take some pictures and then I can show you all the grossness.

We're planning Thanksgiving for next Thursday, Todd's planning the menu. Let's hope we can cook a turkey! I know we have good help!

Hope to hear from you all soon!

Taryn