Party of Nine — M.G. Higgins

This is the first holiday that the Beelers will celebrate separately. Mom will stay in the city, and Dad, Arnie, and Annabelle will be at the farm. To help Dad cope with Mom not being there, Arnie and Annabelle invite several of their neighbors to their Thanksgiving feast. At the end of the weekend, Annabelle and Arnie are surprised when Dad makes an unexpected announcement.