give thanks

We were the hosts of the Thanksgiving feast again this year. We had all of Dave's family minus Katie and a last minute addition of my parents. 23 people total. I cooked two turkeys, stuffing, chocolate butterscotch cookies, and pumpkin cookies with caramel frosting. Then, Mom made the crust for 3 pies plus a pan of mini pies and my girls and I made the filling because one must make pie for Thanksgiving. Its tradition (even if you don't like pie!).

I wasn't going to set up a nice adult table because I wasn't sure where to fit everyone. When I told Emma this, her face showed teary disappointment. Apparently, I had forgotten that she had told me that the one thing she really wanted for Thanksgiving was to have a nice table. After that there was a whirlwind of activity as we moved out a couch, borrowed a table from neighbors, located tablecloths, and gathered together miscellaneous fall decor items. I just covered the kids table with paper and set out a jar of crayons.

Who knew my girl cared about such things?

There was much feasting, conversing and playing. A wonderful day of giving thanks. 
 

P.S. Thanks to Mom for giving me her pictures since I didn't take even one!