Thanksgiving Sunday Instead of Monday Part 2

Connor out excerising

with Kramer after his feasting of pies ...

It he handsome or what...

Some of us sit around and enjoy

the after glow of a meal like this...

Other get their act into gear and actually work ...

and then there me is

who just stands around snapping photos...

anything to get out of washing dishes...

is my only thought...

The cook sitting around enjoying her cup of tea...

for now he he

A couple of swings with the golf club

Oh where oh where are all the balls gone...

Kramer helping out in the search....

Not sure what this is about...

maybe I don't want to know LOL...

Mom has this thing...

I am done so you are too...

so hand over the cup...

if you are finished or not...

I see Yvette is trying really hard to finish up

before she takes the cup to wash it...

there are many a days that dad doesn't get

to finish up tea after any meal...

Is this a little protest or what ???? ha ha

I have to say my sister has one heck of an expressive face...

Before this happened I have to say Danie was telling us

how childish Pat and I was about the kissing of mom...

like wiping off each others kisses

from mom to give her a better one...

trying to be the last one to kiss mom as we are leaving...

ohhh yes it is childish but so much fun too...

and then... they got into the chocolate... and they started....

This was the aftermath of Look Danie How Many Chews...

tongue sticking out...

very gross and they say that Pat and I are childish...

ya right at least we are not gross about the whole thing...

The one thing about this family getting

together there is always a lot of laughter...

Kramer and dad didn't hit it off really

well at the beginning of the afternoon

but by the end of the day Kramer was sitting

by dad letting him pet him.. way to go Kramer...

Hubert and John in a great discussion...

And here is the sign... God love her...

it is time for me to pack up the camera and the car...

and head on back to Bathurst... Mom is ready to go...

Thanksgiving should not be just this day of the year but each and every day that we are able to get out of bed to face yet another day... for the life we have good or not... if the road of life was always smooth would it not become a bore.... for those that have touched our lives may they be the people we love with all our hearts or a stranger on the street.... for the people we love that are in our lives each and every day or for those who can't be with us to share the day we are starting... knowing that some day soon we will come together and share even a little time with each other....



For the air that we breath, the food that we eat may it be from our own hands or the hands of others... the beauty of Mother Nature any time of the year.... the freedom we have each and every day of our lives....Thank you God for all that you have given me in my life... but most of all thank you for giving me the love of my family....



Happy Thanksgiving Once Again

Joanne

Thanksgiving Sunday Instead of Monday Part 1

My eyes opened to be greeted to sunny skies which made me happy since I had to travel today... and as I thre the blankets back I realized maybe I should start putting on some heat in the house...well maybe now... a sweater and socks would do for now still.... yes I am cheap...
As I walked down the stairs the smell of the broccoli bake hit me like a ton of bricks... ohh just a small taste just to make sure that it was okay for the rest of the family... ya right I know myself.... one tast will lead to another... and there wouldn't be enough left for everyone else... so I left it alone... for now any way....
As I turned the corner of the kitchen outside the winow was covered with white stuff... not snow yet just a very heavy frost but it was still pretty... I know I am a nut... frost only means that it is getting colder which means winter is coming but it was still pretty....
Sunday morning one of my favorite part of my week... old music blasting thoughout the house only time I actually listen to Max 104.9 ... oldies and Jeff Foxworthy's country count down.... So as the music filled the house I got both puppies and myself some breakfast... found my basket to pack for the trip... and the morning when quickly by with the final touches to the car... picked up mom and dad and down the road we went... to see the rest of the family who were at the time working very hard to cook a meal for us...
The drive was so beautiful with all the fall colors in full aray wishing that someone else was doing the driving so I could have taken in more then I did... with the car going closer to that white line every once in a while when I took a longer look then I was suppose to... he he... dad noticed but mom didn't that was what counted LOL... yes I would have stopped a dozen times along the way if I was alone...maybe next time...
Turkey cooked to a perfect golden brown.. very juicy... stuffing made from scretch... way to go... potatoes, carrots, string beans, real gravy... not that package stuff... of course broccoli bake, cranberries and rolls.... ohhh almost forgot ham... a feast kind for any King but made for us to celebrate our THansgiving together.... of course there was dessert.... peacan (made by Danie and I took a lite bite from Papa's piece very good hon) apple and blueberry pie and Banana bread with chocolate chips...ohhhh that was very good too....
As we were getting to leave we presented with apple jelly and banana bread to take home made by Danie...don't know she was such a good little cook.... I would like to say instead of coming home and pigging out on the bread it went into the freezer so Carl can share it with me when he gets home...
To Yvette and Hubert I would like to say thank you so very much for hosting Thanksgiving this year it was a wonderful change for me.... and I totally enjoyed it so very much... Danie for all her wonderful baking... you make it an awesome day for all of us...
Of course I was there and you know what else was with me lol the camera... here are the first pictures of the day... I will post the others tomorrow...
Ohhh yes before I finish this blog I have to say ... way to go to Danie... you are looking out of this world... keep up the good work...
Happy Thanksgiving to all... Love Jo

It seems that I get one of these photos each and every time

Danie and dad are together... their private little chat before

their total visit begins...

I think this is the cutest little guy...

Mom helping out

A beautiful table set... as usual...

Aunty Love

Mom's plate...

I usually catch Yvette in this position... this year it was Pat...

Why not she is not here all that often for Thanksgiving... he he

Connor waiting for dessert hoping he gets a taste of all three...

He is a happy boy....

So is dad ....

And so is Grandpa

See you tomorrow for the rest of them...