I know a lot of us will be going out of town or won't be home for the holidays, so I want to wish you each a "Happy Thanksgiving".

I will be going to my Brother's, but only for the day.

If you are traveling, be careful, if you are staying home, don't work too hard.

I want to say that on this day of thanks, each and everyone of you will be in my thoughts. You are all very special to me. Thanks for all the encouragement, the ideas, the laughter, and the caring each of you have given.

Have a great holiday!

What beautiful pictures Leatha!

We had a great time too! Everyone noticed my weight loss and it really made me feel good. I ate more food than I planned on eating, but all in all didn't do too bad I guess. This was the first time we had a cajun Thanksgiving, and everything was so good.

Now, Leatha, that's what Thanksgiving is about...family, love, and blessings! What beautiful pics! I think you should frame that black and white one for a Christmas present. Just beautiful!

I agree! Beautiful pics. It's always so sweet to see a man hold a baby with such love and tenderness.

Now, Leatha, that's what Thanksgiving is about...family, love, and blessings! What beautiful pics! I think you should frame that black and white one for a Christmas present. Just beautiful!

Yep. I love that black and white one too. It just warms my heart to see my older brothers have 'sensitive' moments. I do plan on having several printed and framed. Thank you!

Great pictures, Leatha! I love the effects you used as borders. We had a lovely day with our children and my parents and aunts. We managed to get our house together and bought a new kitchen table to boot. I am VERY happy with all the work we did on the house, but it sure tuckered me out. I'm looking forward to having company now that things are more accomodating around here.

O.K. I'll be there next Sunday!

Happy, Happy Thanksgiving everyone

AWwww Leatha! Great pics. TY for sharing them with us. You did a great job with the borders.

Our Thanks Giving was great but uneventful. No PBs Thanks Giving Day so that alone makes it a good day. We ended up having my bro-in-law over this turkey day. He's single now Leatha! And it's not the one I talked to you about before. This one is a true sweet heart. I wish you could meet him. If I was'nt already married and if he was'nt in his 50's I'de marry this cute fellow in a heart beat.

Well, TTFN ladies....gotta go to church

Betty, hope you dont mind me posting this on your thread!

We are back from the in-laws - a week at staying in N. Carolina! Over all it was a wonderful week.

MIL noticed my weight loss immediately, we just told her it was the low-carb diet. She wasnt "skinny skinny skinny" like she told me she was, she actually had put on some weight since the last time I saw her (whatever!!!).

And my secret was safe (being banded) thanks to my 3 kids. To make time go buy between bites I would get up and tend to my kids - get them more food, wipe dirty hands & faces, clean spills, etc.

So, my secret is still a secret. Noone noticed!!!!!!!!

On Thurs. night, I felt very compelled to tell my SIL - so I did. She just smiled and hugged me and told me how good I looked and then we started talking about something else. And she agreed that it was a good thing that MIL didnt know!

Anyway, just wanted to let all of you closet bandsters know that you can really REALLY keep this thing uncover if you choose to! Even during the holidays while you are camping out at the in-laws...

Anyway, just wanted to let all of you closet bandsters know that you can really REALLY keep this thing uncover if you choose to! Even during the holidays while you are camping out at the in-laws...

Welcome home Paula! I'm really glad everything went well. I'm even more glad your MIL noticed YOUR weightloss. That's a score for you! Congratulations!

Paula, I am so happy for you. I know first hand how difficult MIL's can be. You were very clever, tending to the kids and such. Way to go!