It was a rather skewed Thanksgiving. Interesting to say the least. Having been really sick and almost canceling the party, I am glad I didn’t. Had an “I’m not well yet” meltdown early Thanksgiving morning but after good conversation and the air was cleared, it was a delightful day. Friends arrived at 3 laden with good food. Dean had put on a turkey to smoke about 8 am. Michelle and I made dressing and she put a turkey in the oven about 10:30. At 4:30 we had a feast: turkey, dressing, gravy, two kinds of potatoes, green beans with mushrooms, pearl onion au gratin, a veggie tray, and all topped off with pecan pie, pumpkin pie, ice cream, or whipped cream. Michelle made the pies and she and Marc roast their own pumpkins so their pies are Excellent.
As dinner started I took a picture of the table. Do you know those “weird family picture” web sites? This one might qualify. Friend was frowning, Dean had his mouth open asking a question. Another friend had antlers of light sprouting from his head from the lamp behind him. And we thought the two guys biting into their turkey legs were going to be the weird ones. So much for posting that.
Delightful to watch and participate in: the 28 year old engaging the 10 year old about trumpet playing and music - as if the 10 year old was 20. Grands made turkey place cards for the tables. Lots of food left over. Lots of family and friends to take it home. Leftovers for lunch today were as good as the original. Always happens that way. So much to be thankful for. Feeling blessed and happy and glad to be alive.
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