Thanksgiving

We had a very peaceful and low-key Thanksgiving.  Since Daddy's surgery was only 2 days before, we stayed home and had our friends, the "Colonels" over.  We spent Wednesday in the kitchen, preparing all the food, as this was our first full Thanksgiving meal at our house.  It was so much fun cooking and working together!  There was at least 5 of us in the kitchen at any given point (sometimes more), chopping, mixing, baking, stirring.  Elly and Selah were very happy to get to help out a lot this year (and they were a BIG help)!

Abby, Sydnee, Sherrod, and I spent several days before Thanksgiving making placemats.  It was a lot of fun and they turned out well.  We only had about 8 of them ready for Thanksgiving, but by Saturday (a 2nd Thanksgiving dinner at our house) we had about 28 done!  We are working on another 12 or so for next year!

Mommy had us set the table with Mammaw's china.  It was so special to use it and think of her!  I miss Thanksgiving's at Mammaw and Pappaw's house!

Daddy even felt well enough to
carve the turkey!

Fun while setting the table and getting ready to eat!

The dessert table

Me, William, Savannah

All the children

After lunch all the children went outside to play.  Daddy was a little overtired, so he went upstairs to rest for bit while the other adults talked.  Mr. and Mrs. "Colonel" brought their cousin, Mr. "Bird"...it was so nice to be able to meet him!

Later that evening, we read from Of Plymouth Plantation, William's Bradford's journal.  I always enjoy reading it!  This particular evening, Daddy chose Chapter 4, which describes why they chose to set off for their journey to the New World.  It was a great reminder that we must be carefully watchful about what is going on around us and constantly aware of God's call and direction.  Then we talked about things we are thankful for.  We realized how much has gone on with our family this year, from life to death to strokes to illnesses...and more!  We have so much to give God thanks for, as He is our constant protector, defender, and strengthener!

posted by the blessed sister of 12 and aunt to 2 - Sarah