With much to do this morning we needed to get around early so I could go to Misti's to help finish up everything for our Thanksgiving lunch. After getting our morning chores out of the way, I gathered up the food I had here and a few other things I said I would bring. Haleigh and I drove the van to Misti's and Dean will come over later. It's just as well because after we got there I realized I had forgotten a few things - and guess who now had the privilege of bringing them over? Yes, my dear, sweet husband who always is there for me.
I got to the task of making the dressing and macaroni and cheese. We put together a little timeline of when each food item needed to go into the oven to ensure everything was ready by 1pm. We set up the serving area, allowing for a nice flow for everyone to fill their plates when the meal was ready.
Grandson Logan was hunting with his friend and college roommate. He returned around 9am and promptly fell asleep on the couch. Wish I had taken a picture of that!
About 10:30 Heath, Casey and their 3 boys - Abram, Gideon and Roman arrived. Shortly afterwards Jarred, Andrea and Emmy showed up and the excitement began. It was fun having everyone together again and hearing the kids visiting with each other and their aunts and uncles.
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| Left corner: Misti, Dean, Jarred, Heath (Emerson walking) Roman, and Casey |
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| Abram |
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| Cousins Emerson, Abram and Roman |
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| Telling wild tales! Tucker, Brett, Dean, Misti and Logan |
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| Emerson showing us how to whistle in her Snow White dress! |
Brett and Renae are having their first Thanksgiving lunch at Renae's Aunt's house, and will join us closer to 1. Brett texted to let us know they were running late and not to wait on them. Knowing they had already had some lunch we followed his instruction and didn't wait Everything was ready to eat shortly after 1pm. Oh my, everything was wonderful. We were still eating when Brett and Renae arrived, so they hopped right in. Renae also brought deviled eggs, one of her specialties. I passed the plate around so know one missed out and I think Dean managed to get a few extras - one of his favorites.
After we had finished eating, I asked Roman, Heath's youngest son if he would go in the kitchen and get the card on the cabinet with the pies and take it to Dacy. I told her today was her 16th birthday and once he handed it to her, we all needed to sing Happy Birthday to her. He did go get the card, but he wouldn't hand it to her. He gave it to Papa (Dean) and he had to hand it to her, but everyone joined in on the singing.
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| Emerson giving Dacy a big hug. This was shortly after we sang "Happy Birthday" to Dacy! |
My sister Cindy called to see if my son Marc was here yet. She had something for him. I told her he wouldn't be here until after lunch so she asked if she could just bring it by since she was going to be out anyway. I told her that was fine and actually it worked out well as I had her take this picture. What a bunch! If Marc and Matt and families would have been here there would be 25 of us - and there is one more on the way! Hopefully we can get a full family picture again in 2018!
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| 4 of our 6 kids and their families, and Dean and I On the Floor in front - Haleigh, Gideon and Roman On Couch and across - Jarred, Brett, Logan, Misti, Dean and Cheri Standing - Emerson, Andrea, Renae, Tucker, Dacy, Abram, Casey and Heath |
Logan and Emerson entertained us on the piano for awhile. Emerson played like she was a pro.
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| Logan and Emerson's Duet on the Piano |
Heath and Casey had to leave soon afterwards to go to their next Thanksgiving dinner with Casey's family here in Oswego.
Marc arrived a short time later and it wasn't too long after that Brett and Jarred's families left to make their way home. I helped Misti finish cleaning things up and Dean and I left shortly after Marc did. It was a wonderful day. We really missed not having Marc's family, and Matt and his family here though.
Once we returned home, I picked up the laptop and finished the post from the past 3 days and prepared this one. It's easy to get behind and forget details when you let it go too long, so I wanted to get these posts finished.
I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had the opportunity to enjoy time with your families and/or friends. God has been very good to Dean and I and we are thankful for all that he does for us, and thankful for all of our family and friends. Thank you for following our blog. Each of you are very special to us.
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