Thanksgiving gathering at Riderwood

Doug and Lisa returned from Las Vegas to host a Thanksgiving weekend gathering at the homestead in Maryland. They had a good turnout from both sides of their family, as Lisa's three siblings, Doug's two siblings and parents were there along with spouses and children. There was much feasting, conversation and game-playing, along with a clarinet performance by Stephanie and an appearance by Nappy the pet rat. Good times.

For a brief time, all of Hugh and Dolores' grandchildren were in the house. Liz was home from RPI, Becky from RIT, Andy and Christine were down from New Jersey and Stephanie and Christopher were in from Ohio.

Hugh and Dolores share some time with their three children, Julie, Doug and Cathy

Just one of the games played over the weekend. Joining Andy, Christine, Liz and Becky are their friends Ashley and Nathan.

Nappy the pet rat got to come out of her cage and join the party for a while.

Doug and Lisa expect to be moving back to Maryland during December, as Doug finishes his work on a Nevada highway project. His next assignment may involve frequent flying to Florida.