Turkey Day

Well Turkey Day is behind us. And I do mean 'behind' us! I think everyone ate too much and we know it's either the hips or the be-hind where it moves in to stay. Unfortunately. But what a wonderful day it was. We only had 19 this year which was a small crowd for us but it was fun and I love the hustle and bustle of getting the meal ready and different ones assigned to their appointed job. My sister J always whips the potatoes, BIL carves the turkey and SIL stirs the gravy as I am adding the flour and water and other ingredients. I made three batches of rolls, one being wheat as that is Funsize's favorite.



I set up the kitchen table and dining room table and we all squeeze in but that's part of the fun of being together.

Mom always makes her famous popcorn balls which everyone devours as one of the desserts. I like mine warm and gooey so I put them in the microwave for a minute on low and they are just yummy.



Funsize (second from the left) made peanut butter balls and everyone scarfed those down!! :o)

This is my brother's plate full of Thanksgiving bounty. Hey I don't see any squash or peas...... how about eating your vegetables!!!

These are the ones that were here this year. Son, DIL and grand kids were at DIL's parents this year. We do have to share but they came over later for a good visit.

Mom and Dad snuggled up after the meal! xoxo How thankful I am to have them here with us and doing well. Dad is still walking his two miles a day. He's like the Energizer Bunny, he just keeps going and going. Mom with her poor eyesight still does so many things like making the pumpkin pie and popcorn balls for our meal.

T had her nails done the day before Thanksgiving, they were red with little snowflakes on them.

We were out in the sun room and T and D were doing some painting. How thankful I am for these two precious little ones that bring me so much joy.

This morning Funsize and I went to the stable and did some riding. It was very cold and windy so we rode inside. We are right on the river and the wind really whips right across the fields and outside ring. Buddy is doing really well. :o) Another thing that I am very thankful for this year. All my horses are healthy and happy right now which is a true blessing as you horse people know.

I didn't participate in Black Friday. 4 AM is for sleeping not shopping as far as I am concerned!! The mall was so busy Dad couldn't find a parking space so he came home empty handed.

I have all of my Thanksgiving things packed away in their new see through plastic totes. Now to start thinking about decorating for Christmas. I have to do it in stages as I couldn't possibly get everything out in one day especially if I put up my Dept. 5*6 houses and Christmas Carolers.

We are going to Portland to pick up FIL tomorrow. He went to Massachusetts with SIL for Thanksgiving and she brings him as far as Portland. That means I get to stop at the big Portland Mall. Yippee! I always have to hit the Dis*ney Store and Chico's my two favorite stores there. My Christmas shopping is probably 75% done so maybe I can remedy that tomorrow!!