The Thanksgiving holiday travel period has officially begun. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, especially for family gatherings. It seems a little less harried, expectations seem easier to meet, the food is always good, there is less "uptightness" in the air. Of course all of that changes the next day when the Christmas shopping season kicks in, but it is nice while it lasts.

This year all but one of our kids will be with us, and we lucky enough to have the grandkids join us as well. It is hard to hit all the holidays for some of our grown kids, because their spouses have families too, and they obviously should get a chance to see them. In addition, one of our sons works in a job that requires his presence over the Thanksgiving holiday, so we have had a harder time getting to see him and his wife for this holiday.

Some years we have travelled to see extended family ourselves, and while it is always fun, I have to say that Thanksgiving is a holiday I really like to be home for. Many of my clients and friends have family come here to Colorado for Thanksgiving, and some years it is actually a pretty busy work week as well, as I end up showing property to some who are considering making this their home instead of just a visit.

So the great migration for Thanksgiving begins again, where so many will drive or fly to renew family ties. It's a great thing!

Today's Pikes Peak photo is from the Gleneagle / Northgate area, taken a few years ago from one of my listings there.