Philip: OK, everybody. I want to welcome Harry and his daughter Michelle to Thanksgiving with us. Harry: Thank you, Dr.Stewart. Philip: Call me Philip. Harry: OK. Philip: But first, I think we should take a moment and remember the meaning of Thanksgiving. Harry: Philip, I took Michelle to a school play about the first Thanksgiving. Philip: Well, why don't you tell us about that, Michelle? Michelle: Thanksgiving was about the Pilgrims, the first settlers in America. They shared the first harvest with the Indians and gave thanks. Philip; All right. Then in that spirit let each of us give thanks. Each in his own way.Who wants to begin? Grandpa: I will. I give thanks for being here with my family and for being well, so I can enjoy you all. Robbie: All right! We love you, Grandpa. Susan: I'd like to give thanks for a healthy year, a good job, and for meeting Harry and Michelle. Harry: We'd like to give thanks for meeting Susan and the Stewart family. Michelle: I love you, Daddy. Susan: Thanks, Harry. That was very kind of you. Robbie: I'd like to give thanks for Grandpa coming to live with us. And I'd also like to thank my math teacher for giving me a passing grade. And call me , Alexandra. Ellen: Oh,Robbie! Grandpa: She'll call. Richard; You go first, Marilyn. Marilyn: I'm thinking. You go first. Richard: Well, you all know I'm working on my photo album.It's not finished yet. And I'd like to thank Marilyn for being so patient. Marilyn: Thanks, Richard. I should thank you for encouraging me to keep working on my fashion designs I'm lucky to have a husband with an artistic eye. Ellen: Oh, we have a lot to be thankful for. For the food on this table. Just like th Pilgrims. Philip: I'll go along with that, Ellen. Ellen: Well, help me serve, Robbie. Harry: It was a wonderful meal, Mrs. Stewart. Thank you. Richard: And now to see the end of the football game. Philip: Exactly. Ellen: Where are you going, Philip? Philip: Remember, the Michigan football game? And Michigan needs a touchdown. Ellen: Did you forget something? Robbie: Dad, your famous apple pie. Philip: Just let me see the score, Ellen. Marilyn: Go ahead, Philip.We should all take a little break before dessert. Ellen: Oh, who could that be? Oh, it must be Alexandra. I invited her to come by for dessert. Robbie: You did? Grandpa: I like Ellen. Robbie: You know everyone, Alexandra. Ellen: No, she doesn't know Harry Bennett and his daughter Michelle. Alexandra: Nice to meet you. Harry&Michelle: Hi. Marilyn&Michelle: Hello,Alexandra. Alexandra: Hi, Marilyn.Hi, Susa…… Happy Thanksgiving. Ellen: And Alexandra brought us a pumpkin pie. Robbie: Please sit down, Alexandra. Dad, Richard-Alexandra's here. Richard: Michigan needs a touchdown. Three minutes to play. Hi, Alexandra. Welcome. Philip: Hello, Alexandra, Yes, Michigan needs a touchdown. One tiny little touchdown, with just three minutes to play. Alexanda: You want Michigan to win. Philip: How'd you guess? Ellen: What happened? Philip: We forgot to trun the over on . Ellen: We did? Philip, why don't you go watch the last three minutes of the game.I will serve coffee and pumpkin pie. Philip: OK. I'll be back in a few minutes. Ellen: Robbie,would you bring the dessert plates. And, Marilyn, would you pour coffee, please. Marilyn: Sure, Ellen. Grandpa: How was your Thanksgiving dinner, Alexandra? Alexandra: Just wouderful, Mr. Stewart. The Molinas are a large family. I love being with them. Robbie: I'm glad you came by , Alexandra. Alexandra: I am, too. Philip: Touchdown! Touchdown! Touchdown! Grandpa: Great Thanksgiving. Lots to be thankful for. Michigan scored a touchdown. Alexandra came by . And nobody misses Philip's famous apple pie. Ellen: Oh, Grandpa! |