Hi everyone; wanted to say Hi from California!

We're all fine here. We've got a a brand new mall in Simi. It's all outdoors and called a "town center". It's just beautiful with koi ponds, statures, play areas, food and plenty of places to sit and people watch. Mom/Grandma/ Ruby and I walked it last Saturday.
I've never seen a mall with so many bences, tables, rocking chairs , not to mention a large two-sided open fireplace. Can't complain about the weather; in the 80's during November isn't bad.

Michelle and her husband just got back from visiting her sister and his fiance in Chicago. Their wedding is next June, and everyone is excited. Wish you could all join us. Hope to convince Mom/Grandma to go with us. She's very hesitant, even though I would fly back to Chicago with her and Michelle would fly back to California with her. But she is a reluctant long-distance traveler. She is Stephanie's only grandparent, so hope we can talk her into going.

So fun to read your entrys and the love in my brother's family is so obvious. Talk later. And if you ever feel that it is imposing to have your notes being read by me or grandma, just let me know. I'll understand.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving..... I know we're thankful for our family.
Fondly, Chris and Phil