Saturday: We went to TheHub's cousin's funeral. She was a drop dead gorgeous woman who was as beautiful inside as she was outside. The service was a celebration of her life and was perfect for such a lovely soul.
Sunday: For the first time post quarantine we actually went to church then out to eat. Prior to the lockdown we grabbed a simple meal out nearly every Sunday afterward. It was a true joy to experience what used to be our normal Sunday again .
Monday: I was getting ready for Dil3 and Son3. I did not want to be tied to the kitchen so I baked__a lot,. I really do like to bake so it was a fun flour, sugar and butter filled day,
Tuesday:: They arrived!!! Son2 and DIL2 also came over to eat with us then after the meal they all gathered in the living room for some pickin' and grinnin'. OK it might have been more playing and singing but it was wonderful to listen to as I cleaned the kitchen.
Wednesday: This was the official getting everything ready for Thanksgiving Day. Cakes were baked, dressing (baked cornbread stuffing for those who have no idea what a proper Thanksgiving meal requires) was started, followed by a dinner and some conversation.
Thursday: The Big Feast came. We went to my cousins house and had Thanksgiving with 38 of my other relatives. It was wonderful to get to see everyone. We got home in the late afternoon and I began working on T'giving meal part 2. Dil3's and Son3's friend arrived in the early evening then Son2, DIL2, and TGS joined us for the second round of turkey and sides.
Since we are doing Thanksgiving eating a week late, I might make cornbread dressing. It will truly be a gift to myself. I love to bake, too, and cook. However, my back does not like to stand. Can I bake from the recliner?
ReplyDeleteEven your sad moments sound good. It is lovely to be able to celebrate someone's life, while simultaneously mourning them.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, where has the year gone...
Sounds like it was a wonderful week! My daughter went back today, but, I am thankful she was able to come home this Thanksgiving and had a safe ride back.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe that today is already the first advent...where did time go? Hope you have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteRoll Tide! Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good week with plenty of family visiting. Your cousin must have a big house to host 38 people for Thanksgiving dinner! And two Thanksgiving dinners in one day is a lot. We had three different holiday dinners, but they were on three different days.
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge Thanksgiving crowd!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like the perfect week!!! How lovely to spend so much time together!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lovely week with family. It's nice so many were able to get together.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had such a lovely week, with plenty of family time.
ReplyDeleteFrom the Celebration of Life to Mexican Train ... your week sounds really heartwarming. I wish the holidays lasted longer. And the really GOOD food didn't taste so good. (LOL)
ReplyDeleteEven though we don't live in the south anymore, cornbread dressing hits our table every Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful week and a great Thanksgiving get together. 38 family members sound incredible. Must have been fun.
ReplyDelete