This family though was not selling anything… except for salvation I suppose. They handed me a flyer and said something about a Thanksgiving dinner their church was going to be having. It wasn’t until this morning that I read the flyer in more detail. They are holding a Thanksgiving dinner to help hungry poor people like Stacey and I. They are also giving away free clothes to keep us warm during these upcoming cold months. I don’t really know how to react to that, but it most certainly is entertaining.

A rare picture of Christian Jr. with his eyes open.

Introducing Christian Jr., my brand spanking new newphew – born last Thursday by cesarean in Martinsburg, WV . He weighed in at an impressive 8lbs 10oz. Now Riley and Taylor have a new brother to be excited about.

I haven’t been out to see him yet with my trip to Vegas last weekend, but Stacey had a chance to get out and snap a few shots.

Stacey’s Pictures
Ed’s Pictures

This holiday season Stacey thought it would be a great idea to pay back her mother for some money she “lent” her a couple years back. This money was part of what made it possible for Stacey to buy her condo even though she didn’t have a lot of money. Perhaps she never expected to get paid back – which is what made this a great gift. We could have put a personal check in a Hallmark card or something – but instead I thought it would be a great idea to gather as many one-dollar bills as possible and stuff them into a thrift store briefcase. Although Stacey did not want to claim any responsibility for the Hollywood delivery method, I don’t think we would have had nearly the same reaction any other way. Good stuff.