It's Thanksgiving, y'all...a time that is usually busy at my house, with family, food, friends. I have a large extended family, and through the years everyone has gathered in our home on Thanksgiving Day. Its not unusual for us to host 18-20 family members on that day. But...this year, I'm breaking tradition. I've decided to have a quiet, intimate family gathering. Several of our family members are traveling, and going in several different directions. Our older children are visiting other parents, girlfriend's grandmothers...ahh, the joys and trials of blended families. So, I looked at my husband, and I said, "Why don't we skip the large, organized, crazy dinner this year, and just do something small and quiet?" "Sounds like a stellar idea, my dear." So, I'll cook a small dinner, and we've told all the kids to just drop by whenever they want, after, or in between all their other commitments. I have a smoked turkey. I'll make dressing and gravy, and all the other fixin's, but simpler dishes, in smaller amounts. My table will be simple. This year I crave quiet. I crave simplicity. I crave informality.
Of course, this guy will come out. Several years back, my sweet sister gave me this depression glass turkey bowl. I use him for cranberry sauce. He is indeed a treasured possession and a part of our holiday traditions.
And, I can't forget about these two. Would it really be Thanksgiving without them?
Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Thanksgiving holiday.
3 comments:
Your Thanksgiving sounds perfect to me. We had only us and DH's parents so it was pretty low key here as well...but so welcomed.
I guess ours was as low key as possible. It would have been better if not for you know who. Still praying there! So glad you stopped back by my blog since it has been so long since I last posted. I hope you and your family are doing great!
Hello there sweet friend. Thank you for the comment. I did respond, but back on the post. Feel free to pop back over and check it out! Have a great Monday!
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