Sometimes the saddest thing about growing up is growing out of traditions, but making new ones has its own value. I love that you have your own little Thanksgiving...that is lovely and healthy.
I am grateful for you, so thankful you are in my life. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you so much. Writing that out really made me appreciate this day so much more. And tomorrow, when I have my own little Thanksgiving, I'll make a special toast to new traditions and friends like you who inspire me.
Thanksgiving was quite foreign to us when we moved here when I was a teen, but it didn't take long to fill the table with friends on Thanksgiving. I love big Holiday meals with good food, lots of people and noise. It makes me feel all is right with the world for just one day, anyway
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I was expecting to see a list of food to bring so the part about the chair made me laugh. Glad to see you believe in extending the holiday as well. And I'm with you about not leaving home tomorrow.
And as a 49er fan I can't believe I'm about to say this, but for you, I hope the Cowboys win today.
Thank you! You are such a sweetie for saying that.
That was lovely. Thanks for sharing that. I have so many family traditions I miss with both of my parents gone but there are the memories. And spending time with the lil' one, my sis and her family makes for a great Thanksgiving.
I'm really thankful for your friendship. Have a great day!!
Yay, for sweet potato casserole. How much do we love it! Loved your description of Thanksgiving as a child. Our was like that also. We always went to my grandparents for the Holiday. Both sets of my grandparents lived in the same town, so we always ate two meals. Hunting season seems to be a part of Thanksgiving. The men hunt during the morning, come in to eat and watch football in the afternoon.
Today, it's just my husband and me and the dogs. I like that. I like this Holiday being a little quiet with the Christmas rush coming. Only difference from yours is being the Lion fan. Not all of our Thanksgivings are happy, football wise. LOL.
It snowed last night and all the trees were flocked with snow this morning. It was beautiful outside. Now it's snowing again. Have a Happy Day, and my the Cowboys make it a perfect day.
We love it and all the friends and family love it too. I think I'd be uninvited if I didn't bring it.
The old family gatherings are nice but there's something to be said for the quiet just you and the hubby and the dogs gathering as well. To be honest, one of my most favorite Thanksgivings was the year my dad and stepmother went to my stepmother's sister's in PA and I didn't go. I had my own Thanksgiving, watched football and painted the dining room. I loved it. That's probably what started my Friday tradition.
I want snow too. How pretty that must have been. Sorry about the Lions but yay, Cowboys!
There wasn't a tradition any more and for me, the memories were just that. I haven't been back to Oklahoma for Thanksgiving since.Funny... That is exactly how it is for me now, only it was in Ohio
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That is exactly how it is for me now, only it was in Ohio.
Heh, one of those O states. I think maybe it had something to do with grandparents and the era they came from. They seemed to be the glue that held everything together.
It's also kind of hard since 6 years ago on this weekend (to the date) we were burying my grandmother (7 months and 11 days after my grandfather died, she couldn't live without him)
We had family friends, Vern and Lucille. They were always around at Thanksgiving and Christmas and when I was a kid, I was crushed when I found out they weren't related. Vern passed away first and then a few months later, Lucille passed away. My grandmother said that after Vern died, Lucille lost her will to live. While very sad for us, it's so sweet that these people loved each other that much.
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Sometimes the saddest thing about growing up is growing out of traditions, but making new ones has its own value. I love that you have your own little Thanksgiving...that is lovely and healthy.
I am grateful for you, so thankful you are in my life. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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And as a 49er fan I can't believe I'm about to say this, but for you, I hope the Cowboys win today.
Thank you! You are such a sweetie for saying that.
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I'm really thankful for your friendship. Have a great day!!
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I bet you are making some great memories for the lil' one that she'll remember fondly some day.
And I am very thankful for your friendship as well. Hope you had a great T-Day!
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Today, it's just my husband and me and the dogs. I like that. I like this Holiday being a little quiet with the Christmas rush coming. Only difference from yours is being the Lion fan. Not all of our Thanksgivings are happy, football wise. LOL.
It snowed last night and all the trees were flocked with snow this morning. It was beautiful outside. Now it's snowing again. Have a Happy Day, and my the Cowboys make it a perfect day.
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The old family gatherings are nice but there's something to be said for the quiet just you and the hubby and the dogs gathering as well. To be honest, one of my most favorite Thanksgivings was the year my dad and stepmother went to my stepmother's sister's in PA and I didn't go. I had my own Thanksgiving, watched football and painted the dining room. I loved it. That's probably what started my Friday tradition.
I want snow too. How pretty that must have been. Sorry about the Lions but yay, Cowboys!
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Heh, one of those O states. I think maybe it had something to do with grandparents and the era they came from. They seemed to be the glue that held everything together.
It's also kind of hard since 6 years ago on this weekend (to the date) we were burying my grandmother (7 months and 11 days after my grandfather died, she couldn't live without him)
We had family friends, Vern and Lucille. They were always around at Thanksgiving and Christmas and when I was a kid, I was crushed when I found out they weren't related. Vern passed away first and then a few months later, Lucille passed away. My grandmother said that after Vern died, Lucille lost her will to live. While very sad for us, it's so sweet that these people loved each other that much.
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