Thanksgiving 2024

 

After getting the pies baked Wednesday morning, we sailed away to Whidbey Island for an island Thanksgiving.

Jill and Isaac and Irene had for many years flown to Colorado to be with her inlaws, the other grandparents, and related cousins. A move to Nebraska made travel too distant and Jill and the kids needed a replacement. They chose Whidbey.

We assembled at tne cabin and a rented house annex, took walks as the sun set, had a mac and cheese super, and played games.

Thanksgiving morning was cold and clear.

Jill was used to doing most of the cooking in Colorado and announced that she would be doing the same now, with just a little help. I had made the pies, Jan was in charge of the yams and some of the hors d' oeuvres, and Tom was in charge of cooking/smoking the turkey.

We had time to go for walks and have a cribbage tournament. 

Then it was time to get serious about eating. Tom carved the turkey.

The sunset filled the sky with atumnal colors. 

The table was set and ready.

There was a warm glow both outside and inside, as we shared good food and thoughts of thankfulness. 

Tom, Seila, Isaac, Jill, Irene, Jake, Jan, and me behind the camera. 

Jill did a wonderful job of cooking and coordinating everything. It was a very good Thanksgiving, which continued into Friday with a little local shopping, more eating, and sharing.

Tom and I are home now on this Friday evening, content and ready to make lists of what's next.