Friends
Family
paved roads everywhere
basketball team
basketball practice
access to television whenever they want
texting on her cell phone
wearing hoodies
wearing boots and Uggs (Maggie)
a microwave
Things that have filled the void:
new friends-both kids
outdoor recess 2 x a day-Simon
learning soccer-Simon
swimming-both kids
learning a new language
Skype and Facetime
our dogs
Student Council officer-Maggie
next door neighbor-Simon
eyes open in a new way-both kids
volunteering at Pouponniere (orphanage)
eating at home
having more time together to hang-out
Happy Thanksgiveing and God Bless. Celebrate the holiday somehow.