Thursday, November 25, 2021

Turkey Day

 

Turkey day was fun and wonderful. Just as this little turkey looks happy, so were we. Of course I did not take any photos of the eating. I never seem to find the time to do that, but we all agreed the eating was awesome, even if I do say so as the chief cook. Tom's BBQ smoked turkey was perfect, and Oh, the smoky turkey gravy!

The vegetable side dishes and beverage contributions were much appreciated.

I recruited everyone to help and we sat down to eat right on time at 2:00 ( well, maybe 2:10, but close enough). The dinner table conversation was lively and fun.

After dinner and some time for clean up, I herded everyone out to the garage for wreath making. Jake had helped make his wreath last year. Jan had never done it but was eager to try. Dan just got in and did it. Kris and Charlie were not eager, and not really into wreaths, but Charlie had fun doing his own thing. We all just participated and had fun. Tom and I acted as facilitators, advisors, suggestors. Blogger doesn't think "suggestors " is a word, but that's what I call a person who says "maybe you could try this" or "this might work".






From left to right, my cousin Dan, son Jake, Tom's sister Jan, Charlie and my cousin Kris.

After wreath making we had pie, and more talking. That wild huckleberry pie was wonderful! 

Now everyone has gone home. We turned the house Christmas lights on for the first time as they departed. Tomorrow we'll recover a bit and begin the transition into Christmas mode. It is the holiday season and we have reason to be joyful.

Thank you to my guests for bringing joy to our Thanksgiving day. Thank you to Tom for all his help. And thanks to turkey day, we have some good left overs in the frig. 



11 comments:

  1. I like the way you always organize a fun activity.

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  2. What a great day! I am just finishing up cleaning up after our Thanksgiving lunch and everyone did enjoy the food and stayed to talk story for hours. I wish I had a project that we could have worked on like yours. Maybe next year since it seems that Thanksgiving is always at my house in spite of my bah humbugging.

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  3. You and Tom were excellent facilitators for the end results look great. Such a fun group activity and everyone gets to feel proud of their wreaths.

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  4. Glad to hear the wreath activity worked out so well. Everyone looks healthy and happy. It was a great day everywhere I looked. We were stuck inside with heavy rain all day, but it all worked out. :-)

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  5. Our expected guests couldn't come so it was just us two and lots of yummy leftovers. Would have loved to make a wreath...I always buy one ready made at the lumber shop. On to more holidays!

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  6. What a nice thing to do! Wreath making must have been fun. Glad you all had a good Thanksgiving!

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  7. The wreaths are all beautiful and a great memory of a good day spent with family and friends.

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  8. You do have the best parties, Linda. I love the wreath making part. What a great idea!

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  9. Wreath making-what a perfect follow up to an excellent meal. They turned out very well! On to Xmas.

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  10. A lovely tradition. Thanks for showing the photos.

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