Thanksgiving 2011

I am so behind the ball this year that I haven't yet written about Thanksgiving, my very favorite holiday. A day devoted to family, food, and gratitude is the best.

I felt a bit off balance this year, not being able to cook at home or to host dinner, but the day still was filled with the things that matter most. I have been thinking about them all week and before the holiday completely slips from my grasp, I wanted to take a moment to capture a few of them, in no particular order.

~ My parents, whose patience, thoughtfulness, and kindness inspire me more all the time.

~ My siblings, for being my best friends throughout my life.

~ Pie.

~ Olivia, Oscar and Chloe's infectious enthusiasm, whether it is for a new game (hangman is the latest craze around here), a bike ride, or an afternoon at the movies.

~ Black Ankle Vineyards and the sister and brother-in-law who so graciously share it with me. The wine isn't too shabby either.

~ Gabe, for keeping me sane while the house is literally crumbling into dust around us.

~ The pleasure of pulling off of a busy road to find a huge swath of park that seems like a world away.

~ Buddy, shedding hair, stinky breath, and all.

~ Blog readers who keep coming back!

~ Neighbors and friends who have offered to feed us while our kitchen is under construction. Oh how those offers have buoyed us.

~ Hope and its eternal spring.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and that its spirit lingers with you long into December.

 

 

Comments

[Susan]

What is that green thing in the photo? I always pick them up but I have no idea what they're called.

[Christina]

Hang in there! We finally got new counters and a dishwasher after nearly two decades of thinking about it. Its so wonderful!

Thanks so much for this blog - it is always such a pleasure to ramble through it.

[Sarah O'Herron]

:)

[Margy]

Susan, I didn't know either, but fortunately Chloe just had a trip to a nature center. The naturalist said that it's an Osage Orange, also known as a Hedge Apple.