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Dear Turkey Trotters, Please read each word.

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YOU are the Trot.  You all are. Really. Has there ever been such a cool, random collection of people?  I wish there was a contest for great events.. Because the entire group of us should be on CNN, People magazine or somehow celebrated.  I am sincerely grateful and would like to make this event yours as well.

 

 So, now you own the Turkey Trot with me because it was SO much better at our last trot because of you. Wasn't it?  25 states plus British Columbia stood on one small street corner in a beach side community in the off season.  25 states.  And, isn't it obvious?  America is doing really well.  We are kind adults and raising/ have raised great kids.  We spent Thanksgiving morning with half of the country represented and we had a blast.

 

Please enjoy the photos  but, first watch the Trot Family Video above from a few years ago. I made it, studied the pics, and kept reloading and watching and.... I LOVED what she captured! I realized each of you, each of us- from young to golden- is in the best stage of our lives.   

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I loved the big families.  The snowman toddler, and then his parents in the next photo. I loved the two women (sisters? mother/daughter?) who sit calmly with Santa in an early photo, and then have returned with beers and bigger smiles in a later one, i love the "not convinced its Santa" little girl with arms folded in front of her as her mother smiles youthfully over Santa's shoulder. I loved the family of turkeys including baby turkey.

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       I love the parental hugs and holds on babies, toddlers, and adult children... as if trying to stop time. I love the friendships captured, the pets, and the pride. 

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       Without needing to buy gifts, decorate a tree, spend money, or prepare for weeks extensively, Thanksgiving and the Turkey Trot are simply a time to stop, be present, and realize these are the moments we hustle to have.  These moments are the best in life.  These are the moments your children will remember when they say, "I had the best childhood".

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       And, don't forget us on New Year's Eve!!!  Make the Turkey Trot YOUR resolution every year!

Please take time to enjoy the photo and video links on this page.

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Charlie's mom (on behalf of his father, brothers and sisters), 

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Elise

PS- None of this can exist or will exist without my partner and logistical queen, event planner, and truest friend, Michelle Nassan.  She is the only one to join me in our committee of two for this entire event until packet pick up.  She is everything that you experience and enjoy.