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Jo_5329

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 05:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just me and DH, the dogs and a ham .... a nice warm house and good food :)

Aussiedeb

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 06:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Its just hubby and I with a processed turkey loaf thingy from swift with gravy. I will make mashed potatoes and corn. Normally his grandma has the whole family over but some of the relatives said her place is too small. They are a bunch of .... I wont say it. But grandma is going to one of her son's place today or we would have gone there to make sure she wasnt alone.

It will just be hubby and I this year, and christmas will not be fun as hubby will be in hospital over that period starting next monday.

Happy Thanksgiving all :)

Countrymeadow

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 12:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's just me this year. I don't mind though. The cats are curled up by the fireplace, the bird's in the oven and life is good :)

Suitsmefine

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 04:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Woo Hoo another successful Thanksgiving get together!!! Now I have my house back, the dishes are done and I even got my Christmas tree up and decorated today...I am thankful!I hope eveyone else had a great Thanksgiving too!

Marysafan

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 04:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, we had an unusual day. It turned out that the grandkids had to spend the day with their dad this year...so we just had our two girls...with no other "family"...both are divorced or are in the process of being divorced...so no hubby's, no children...no other guests ...just the four of us like in the "old" days. We had a blast!

I should tell you that the sisters went out together last night...so they had an early start on festivities and were in rare form by the time they arrived. They were supposed to be here "first thing in the morning". It turned out that meant 10:30". At one point, they had me laughing so hard...that I had to drop to my knees...and then lay on the floor because I couldn't stand up! I laughed so hard I cried. They were hilarious!

The deejay daughter is an excellent cook...but not a neat one. She created the most awesome pumpkin roll...but you should have seen my kitchen...looked like a flour tornado had blown through!

The older daughter had to set the table ...and was totally inept...but had us in stitiches anyway. Then she used my computer to enroll in classes. She is going back to school after 10 years. That did my heart good!

Dinner was great and a group effort. A fun time. Afterwards, we played this game called "Star crossed" where you have to link movie stars and movies.

We had to link the movie "NO Way Out" with "The Player" I went with Tim Robbins who was in "IQ" with Meg Ryan, who was in "French Kiss" with Kevin Kline, who was in "Silverado" with Kevin Costner who was in "NO Way Out"! I was so proud of myself...and the girls were cheering me on every step of the way. Then in unison...they proceeded to tell me that Tim Robbins was in "Bull Durham" with Kevin Costner. "Doh!" They smoked me on that one! ...but I ended up winning BOTH games anyway! Mom has still got it! We will have a rematch at Christmas no doubt.

Then they both had to leave because they are both working tonight. So Dad and I are enjoying the quiet once again. I love this holiday. I wish they could all be just like this one. Lots of love, laughter, and good food.

Sia

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 06:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
We played "Pass the Baby" at my Mom's this afternoon and evening. I got the first turn!! My new baby niece (five weeks old today!!) is just adorable, and such a good little baby. She is just precious!! She's a solid little compact ball and a real grunter. She snuggled onto my shoulder and grunted and let me rock her. I held her for over an hour, then passed her off to my hubby so I could wash dishes. What a sweetheart. And this is the first time I've ever held her! She was born with a faulty hip socket and must wear a brace for four or five months, and I've been terrified to hold her until now. I didn't even "break" her!!

I tried to help my sister get some clothes sorted and put away (she and her family just moved in with my mother and Dad), but she is entirely too picky about doing thing HER way, so I gave up trying to help and came on home with my kids!

Hippyt

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It sounds like lots of happy holidays all around!My Hubby,two kids,and his parents all went to my Mom and her partner's bed and breakfast. Hubby and I cooked the meal,and we all had a great day! After dinner we took a walk down to the pier and watched a cruise ship take off. Bon Voyage!
This pic may be too big,but I'm giving it a go!
Happy Thanksgiving All!
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Kaili

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 07:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My boyfriend and I went to my cousin's house. She has been sick and didn't go with her husband down to his family so it was just us three. First we thought we would go see a movie, but nothing seemed appealing. Then we decided to go out toeat but nothing was open. So we decided we would have to make something since we couldn't even order a pizza. At 2:30 we went to Piggly Wiggly and bought stuffing mix, a pie, some dip, bread, and potatoes and we made all that plus a vegetable casserole. Way too much food for 3 people. Anyway, the meal was cooked and eaten by 4:00 and we rented a movie. Sat around- some friends came over after they were done with their family and we all hung out for awhile. Got home around 8:30. It ended up being fun, though not the "traditional" Thansgiving per say.

Babyruth

Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 07:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ms. Sweetpea and I drove to her parents' house (about an hour from here) and enjoyed a somewhat smaller gathering of family than in typical years. One sis and her hubby and 2 kids were all sick with a virus, so they didn't come, and two other kids (of another sis)had this holiday with their Dad at his house this year.
But the remaining six of us enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the early afternoon, accompanied by the usual humorous and boisterous conversations.
Afterwards, I showed my in-laws how to do a few things on the computer that they had problems figuring out, and now they are ecstatic about having these new skills. :)
We then took our dog for a walk to burn off a few calories before replacing them with pie and coffee. :)
All in all, a pleasant and relaxing day.

Mygetaway

Friday, November 29, 2002 - 12:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Dinner over at the ExMIL's turned out ok after all. Our 5pm dinner time got moved back to 7 pm, but that's normal for her time frames... LOL
They don't have a ramp at their house and I was worried about my son and hubby getting me into the house without dropping me, but they did ok. We had a short scare when the rubber came off the wheel of the wheelchair, but somehow he managed to get it fixed with me never having to get out of the chair. All in all it was a pretty decent night I guess.

I am really looking forward to seeing my Mom this weekend. It will be the first time I've seen her since the day after she came home from the nursing home after her amputation.

Twinkie

Friday, November 29, 2002 - 02:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hubby and I had the most wonderful Thanksgiving ever! We went to his sister's house and spent the day with her and her hubby and their 4 kids. Mary, the oldest, was home for 4 days from the Coast Guard Academy and we are sooooo proud of her! And she and I gave each other lots of hugs. She said the thing she missed the most was hugs from her Aunt Tan. I love her like she was my own child. I am so grateful that since I am so far away from my family I am truly a part of hubby's family.

Aunt Tan