Thursday, November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving Wrap-Up
Thanksgiving at our house has always been a little unusual. We do not live near either Lee's family or mine. Early in our marriage we realized that we were not going to be able to travel every year. We needed to develop our own family tradtiions.
For many years we went to a nearby state resort--just across the state line in Kentucky. I always considered it our family fall retreat. We went there almost every Thanksgiving for more than twenty years. We started going when our boys were very young and continued through the addition of daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Some years we were all there, sometimes it was just part of us, and a couple of times times Lee and I were by ourselves. We have many wonderful family memories of those trips to Lake Barkley.
Life has changed; in recent years we have spent the holiday at home. Our family was all together at our house last weekend. We enjoyed a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner. BAR-B-QUE! We were traditional enough to have turkey in the form of this cute CHOCOLATE cake!
We didn't take a lot of pictures this year. I guess we were to intent on talking, eating, and playing. As I looked through the pictures, I realized that this is the best one of the day. Lee and I are never happier than when we have all four grandchildren with us!
For many years we went to a nearby state resort--just across the state line in Kentucky. I always considered it our family fall retreat. We went there almost every Thanksgiving for more than twenty years. We started going when our boys were very young and continued through the addition of daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Some years we were all there, sometimes it was just part of us, and a couple of times times Lee and I were by ourselves. We have many wonderful family memories of those trips to Lake Barkley.
Life has changed; in recent years we have spent the holiday at home. Our family was all together at our house last weekend. We enjoyed a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner. BAR-B-QUE! We were traditional enough to have turkey in the form of this cute CHOCOLATE cake!
We didn't take a lot of pictures this year. I guess we were to intent on talking, eating, and playing. As I looked through the pictures, I realized that this is the best one of the day. Lee and I are never happier than when we have all four grandchildren with us!
Poppy and Grandmama with
Ella,Luke, Spoony, and Joshua!
What a group!
Ella,Luke, Spoony, and Joshua!
What a group!
Today we had a quiet day at home. Greg was with us--The rest of his family went to LA for a few days. The three of us had a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings Never fear! I did not do all that cooking for just the three of us. Our meal was from that very handy southern delight--Cracker Barrel. Evidently we were not the only people dining with the folks at the Barrel. Greg had quite an adventure picking up our order. It was very good!
I hope you had a great and peaceful day with people you love!
I hope you had a great and peaceful day with people you love!
11 Comments:
It sounds like a lovely day, Myrna. That's a wonderful picture of you and the kids. It's fun to see your face.
I loved seeing all your grandchildren. I know that they bring you and your husband much joy! I am glad that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day together. I had friends who got their dinner from Cracker Barrel also. That is such a great idea!
You have got some cute grandkids!! I'm glad you had a great day.
What a treat to have everyone there at once. And barbecue sounds wonderful to me for Thanksgiving or any other time!
Love the picture! That's definitely a keeper. :-)
Love and hugs,
Diane
Love the photo of you and your grandchildren!
It sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Myrna! Your grandchildren are precious!
Kelli
Myrna,
So glad you had a blessed Thanksgiving celebration. Loved seeing your pretty smiling face!
I know what you mean about never being happier than when the grandchildren are with us. I agree with that completely!
xo
What a beautiful picture of you all and the grandkids! I can see the joy on your face. :) So glad you had such a nice Thanksgiving, Myrna!
How sweet to see you with your beautiful grandchildren! Continued blessings on all of you...
That is such a lovely picture of you, Lee and the grandchildren! I agree with your totally, I am never happier then when with my family especially my two grand kids! Glad you had such a good day!xoxo
Thanks for sharing the picture!
Susan
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