Two of my roommates, Jen and Susan, joined my Uncle Jim, Aunt Pat, cousins Jason and Julia, and Jason's Russian friend Artem for a wonderful Thanksgiving break back in November. Oh and their loveable cat Habibi as well!

My Aunt Pat in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. Successfully multitasking, a skill for which she's well-known.

Jason, Artem, and Jim lingering around during the Macy's parade.

Jen and Susan being friends on the couch.

This is Habibi, Arabic (or nearly Arabic) for "my darling." She's also known as "Al Qaeda Kitty" since she "terrorizes the house."

Habibi has won the hearts of all, including my uncle Jim.

Chef Extraordinaire Patricia. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving meal!

Hanging out on Thanksgiving Day. Some people are less willing to be photographed than others!

Julia, the hyper girl quiets down for a momentary picture.

I'm pretty sure Jen and Susan regretted volunteering to "help with anything" after they were asked to perform turkey surgery.

Susan and Artem chillin as chillen. Hmmmm.

I couldn't quite get a good family picture of the Smarts. Jason isn't uhh, exactly with it, in this picture. But anyway, they're a great, loving, I-miss-being-near-them part of my family.