Liz and Angie doing some last minute preps. We had our thanksgiving gathering at Angie's. There were nineteen of us this year...our prayer circle was a bit wonky. Angie says the grace and she remembers to ask God to protect those absent from our day. :)
The pilgrims came, two by two. My daughters made these in grade school...so they are old.
There are three pairs, two pair look like a couple and the third pair I think are the wife of one set and the hubby of another. One set is long gone some where. LOL Oh those naughty pilgrims.
One little Indian came to thanksgiving dinner. Lynzie made Luke a headdress....she remembered this from school days. So funny and cute. This is Mark (daddy) holding Luke. Luke has croup and was not his usually smiling self. He has some meds for it.
Lynzie holding Max (part-time monkey boy). He did read to me and I got to hold him for a short while. I held Luke while his parents enjoyed their meal. The time was so precious. Some of the parents had to work today (Friday), so we had our gathering very early to accommodate them. Which I never mind, we all need to understand. Haven't we all been there a time or two.
Our entertainment was Layla and Max dancing about on the playtime throw .
Layla kept doing this little pose after a few steps. So much fun to watch them. The giggles and a couple times scream, while fight over a toy butterfly. LOL. Till they found some stick butterflies in Aunt Angie's houseplants.
I found these little mittens....they are Luke's, so his grandma Gigi will take them to him. They were the size of a serving spoon. LOL.
The end of our thanksgiving day for this year. Everyone shared all the left-overs and took them home. That is something I like for my children to do. I even brought home a brownie and a small container of mashed potatoes to turn into soup.
I hope all of you had a day filled with family and friends. Good food to share with others. I am not going out to the black Friday shopping frenzy...no way, no how. LOL I will finish putting away my fall décor and think about getting out some Christmas things.
Bless your day. XO
Good Morning Susie. So happy you had a great time with your family. It is such a blessing to have family close and be able to enjoy the holidays together. Our Thanksgiving is today at my daughters. With nurses and firefighters in this family we have to change things up too. We will all be together today. What a beautiful day it is too.
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Kris
Kris, Today is a beautiful day here also. I love it...it's probably our Indian Summer. Nice for everyone traveling to and from ...and out shopping. Hope you have a fun filled day. It is so good you all can have time together. That's what it's all about Family !! Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHi Susie, As I scrolled down through your pictures I saw that you had a marvelous Thanksgiving with your family. That little Luke is so precious and is looking so cute in his headdress. I hope that he gets over the croup very quickly. Poor baby!
ReplyDeleteIt is another cold, but beautiful day here today. Time to think about Christmas. Take care and stay warm! Enjoy!
Hi Cher, I did indeed have a great day with family...more food than people need at once. LOL. But then everyone had plenty to take home for another meal or two. I may have to take a day off before Christmas decorating...I have been having a hard time even thinking about it so far today. LOL. Blessings to you, xoox, Susie
Deletewhat a wonderful day you had, such beautiful photos,, thank you for sharing them,, best wishes to all.
ReplyDeleteLaurie, Babies have a way of making the days more special...their little antics and their voices. I love hearing them talk. :) Blessings to you for a sweet weekend, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie, your day sounds very similar to ours except it wasn't our kids and grandkids with us, but my brother in law's family. It was still good. Your family is so seeet and those kids are just precious. Luke is cute with the headdress and love the kids dancing! Beautiful sunset.
ReplyDeleteNonnie, I am sure you enjoyed your BIL 's family too. It more fun to hug our own little ones but I do love hearing children laugh or sing. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLove the photos Susie! It looks like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love! I took out some of the Christmas decorations this morning! Hopefully the tree will go up this weekend. I had to do a post about it lol!
ReplyDeletePilar, I truly was going to get some things out...and oh my at the last moment I just thought, "I need a break from all decorating." LOL...probably a bit of laziness :):) Yes, do post about your Christmas things. I love seeing how people decorate , cook and even get their clothes together. LOL. My daughter confessed she was looking at pinterest to get mixing and matching ideas for her wardrobe. :) We did have a great day of fun and food. Loved our babies. Blessings to you honey,xoxo, Susie
DeleteSounds like you had a great Thanksgiving! I never do Black Friday. Friday after Thanksgiving is my day to crash. We put the rest of the leftovers in the freezer and go out to eat!
ReplyDeleteJan, I would have loved a day out to eat....but settled for chicken with wild rice, here at home. To many out there shopping and eating. LOL. Blessings to you , xoxo, Susie
DeleteSuch a lovely Thanksgiving Day you had with your wonderful family! Nothing like the treasured memories of all getting together, and taking home some of the food too. So cute to see the little ones at the center of attention! Hope you have a lovely relaxing day, no black friday madness for us either!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn, I did do some chores today but decided to relax also. So no, I did not get out Christmas decorations. Popped in on Angie and she had the Thanksgiving things put away and lots of Christmas things out. That girl is a go getter. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI always love seeing your sweet family and you know what I always say...Can I be an Aunt of your sister? heehee! I missed my family but I talked to some of my boys and got photos in an email so I was happy. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAunt OR your sister! hahaha!
DeleteDiane, Yes you are an Aunt...my lost baby sister. LOL. I love my blog family like you are my kin for sure. Glad you got to talk with your boys and get photos from them. That helps doesn't it? Hope you are getting some fun hikes in the in the mountains. Blessings to you my sweet friend(sister), xoxo, Susie
DeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteWe did, too!
Oh yes, it really was a great family time for all of us. The babies were so much joy for all of us. I am happy you had a fun day also. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLuke looks so cute with the colorful feathers. I'm sorry he's not feeling well. I do hope this sweet boy feels better. This is a cute picture of Liz and Angie, and so good of Angie to have the festivities at her house this year. I'm with you on the Black Friday, Susie. I don't dare go out and shop this day. I did stop and get gas, and even the roads were crowded then.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your Christmas decorations at your house. Such a wonderful time of year.
love, ~Sheri
Sheri, I cried when I heard the rattling sound of Luke breathing...thinking of what that little baby will be going thru most of his life. I am so thankful for his good parents.
DeleteI went out yesterday for small business shopping with Kathy. My feet are killing me this Sunday morning. I just can't do that kind of walking . I took down the last of fall décor this morning early. Time to think about Christmas. :) Blessings, love you, xoxo, Susie
You have such and sweet and fun loving family, Susie. Seeing Layla and Max dancing just melted my heart!
ReplyDeleteBless you and yours this holiday season!
Jane x
Thank you so much Blondie. I hope your Thanksgiving went well. Won't be long till Christmas...so time to re-decorate . Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI enjoyed reading all about the fun you had.
ReplyDeleteI am with you NO WAY BLACK FRIDAY!
Sending hugs,
Carla
Hi Carla, I did not do Black Friday , but went out on Saturday for small business shopping...the trouble there more people than floor space in some stores. I don't do well like that. So this Sunday morning my feet are killing me. I may have to wait a couple days to start decorating for Christmas. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm a little late wishing you a happy Thanksgiving, but it looks like you got your grandchild fix that day! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteJenn, I would love to see the children every week. I know they all have their own lives and crazy working hours at times. But yes, I did get baby hugs and holding in on Thanksgiving. Loved it. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLooks like a day filled with family and lots of love!!! Cute little people and sweet little mittens!!!! The day ended beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, I truly enjoyed all my time with the children. I got to hold the little ones for a short bit, as Max and Layla are almost too big to hold for long....they have to play.LOL Holding baby Luke was the best. Our weather the past three days has been so nice. :) Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteLooks like all had a great time! I was so busy enjoying things that I did not take any pics! haha....
ReplyDeletePam, I was trying to get food photos and only three turned out. LOL Then getting kids pics is almost impossible. One day I would love a photo of everyone in one setting. :) Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYou had a lovely Thsnksgiving day! Children add so much to a gathering :)
ReplyDeleteMy fingers and my phone did my Black Friday shopping. That's the way I do it....not that into crowds anymore!!
Wishing you a delightful weekend!
Hi Doris, We truly enjoyed all the family time, especially the babies. Glad you got some shopping done by phone. I went out to small business yesterday with one daughter (Sat.) Today my feet are really hurting...so I will be doing nothing for a couple days. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI pray little Luke is feeling better. Looks like a very good time together. We had a quiet day at home for Thanksgiving and we are staying away from the stores! lol Love to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteMildred, For a moment when I first held Luke I cried...thinking of what all he will be going through growing up. Every germ is a threat to his health. His mommy said he was much better Saturday afternoon. I did love my family time. It was a fun time for the little ones too. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWhat a beautiful Thanksgiving! Such joy in every single photo. You have a wonderful family and I loved sharing the day with you this morning. I get mushy over family gatherings like this. I hope my family - all four children plus spouses and eight grandchildren - will be able to gather here on Christmas Eve. It’s usually the one and only time I get to have them all together under my roof at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI’m gearing up for Christmas this afternoon when we get home from church!
Love to you and continued prayers for Little Luke......
Linda, I thought of all of you while at my daughter's this Thanksgiving. My girls know I think a lot of you and LD. :) My daughter Angie, the very next day had all her fall decor put away and had her almost fully decorated for Christmas. Wish I had her energy. LOL. Thank you so much for the prayers for Luke. When I found out he had croup and I could hear that rattle, I cried from a moment of panic thinking his whole life will be like this at times. I always pray God will keep his hands on Luke. Blessings to all of you Linda, love you, xoxo, Susie
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