Thanksgiving

I couldn't let the time pass right into Christmas without remembering the gratitude I have in my heart for all the blessings I have been given. I would be praying all day if I had to name each item and person that I have been blessed with in my life. Suffice it to say, that I have a great family, all the necessities of life, some of the luxuries and great hope for the future. I love my Heavenly Father and know who I am and what is expected of me in this life. I don't always meet those expectations, but I have the gift of trying again and again.

That said, we had a great Thanksgiving Day at daughter Colett's. She is an amazingly creative and her Thanksgiving table was no exception. She combined the whimsical with the elegant. She covered the table with plain paper and drew place matts on it with a marker. She then set the table with china, gold utensils, goblets and the centerpieces were twigs from the yard. We also ate with candlelight. I loved it.

We each contributed to the meal and although the turkey took longer to cook than anticipated, we had appetizers to fill the void. It was kind of nice to draw it out a little instead of eating everything all at once. You didn't feel so bloated.

Amy and Colett in the kitchen

Once again, Wes was at the fire station and had to miss out.

My place setting. Notice the napkin ring made from a tag and stamped with my initial.

Amy and me

Chef Matt and Nicholas

Grandpa Wayne and Amelia

Colett and Isabelle

Carving the bird

The kid's table with coloring crayons so they can write and color while waiting

My place setting

I don't have pictures of us sitting around burping after it was over....it wasn't a pretty site. We did discuss that in some countries, it is an insult not to burp after a meal to show your appreciation. So here's to you Colett.....buuuurrrp!!