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I decided on Thanksgiving this year that I never fully appreciated all the times that I put my feet under my Mom's or MIL's table during the holidays. I now know firsthand what work goes into the preparation for such a meal and it starts at least a week beforehand. So, ladies, if you've never yet hosted Thanksgiving at your house and done most or all of the cooking, you'd better enjoy. Sooner or later the torch will likely be passed on to you.
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Yours truly carving the turkey ~ not exactly a fun job |
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Our Thanksgiving table |
I was most concerned about my dressing (it was only the 3rd time I've ever made it in my life) but it seemed to be a hit. Hubby said to remember exactly what I did because it was just right. So, I took that as a supreme compliment because his Momma made the best dressing I've ever eaten.
But, more importantly than good food is giving thanks for God's bountiful blessings and celebrating family.
But, more importantly than good food is giving thanks for God's bountiful blessings and celebrating family.
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Does this look like he might have been "caught in the act?" You bet it does! While I wasn't looking, Clancy took this opportunity to find the step stool, climb up on it and check out all that was taking place on the kitchen island. It was the bag of marshmallows that caught his eye and needless to say, he got a little cupful and he was happy. This was Thanksgiving morning and he was CiCi's helper in the kitchen. ~smile~
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Speaking of helper, I decided that I needed to plant a few more pansies this week and Clancy helped me with that as well. Really, all he was interested in doing was digging in the dirt. Just a typical little boy, the more dirt he can get into, the better he likes it. His wagon served as a great way for us to transport the pansies to the back flower beds. Gotta love little red wagons!
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I don't know how many of you are married to deer hunters or even know much about it but my Hubby has been hunting for 53 years and has loved every minute of it. He has killed somewhere between 150 and 200 deer during that time, but he got the big ONE on Thanksgiving morning. Yes, below
you are looking at a 10 point, 218 pound buck. The biggest of his hunting career. Ask me if he was a "happy hunter" and my answer would be YES!!! See that smile on his face.
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I've racked my brain trying to remember whose blog I found this neat website off of, but the ole brain has failed me and I just cannot remember. And, it was no more than 3 days ago. But, it is the neatest and for all your creative folks out there, you will love it. I won't try to explain it, just go and see for yourself. Click here and see how you can make word clouds. Soooooooooooo cool!
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Today marks the 2nd anniversary of my Mom's untimely death. If you have not read my blog entry from Saturday (the one prior to this one), I invite you to read it as I shared from my heart remembering that day in 2008.
As always we all love our Carissa and Miscellany Monday. If you want to read more randomness, just click here and enjoy the fun. And, blessings to each of you as we begin preparation for this Christmas season.