THANKSGIVING 2013

With highs in the 40's and lows in the 20's, it was the coldest Thanksgiving that I can ever remember, but there was warmth in our hearts. 

The bird was prepped and in the oven at 8:06 am, after having cooked a large Mac & cheese for an event taking place for people who did not have a safe place to go on Thanksgiving day. 

Jeannine and Georgia Girl arrived at about 5:15pm. 

Jill and Jarrod at about 5:45pm. Jarrod chose to work at his Kroger job on Thanksgiving, so we had dinner instead of our usual lunch. Jarrod came in waving the $19 he made in tips. He said the Kroger was slammed. 

We each told what we are thankful for (except for Georgia who is generally always thankful. (Welcome to a dogs life,)

We thanks God for the blessings of life and for family here and away. 

This THANKSGIVING spread included:

Turkey, dressing and gravy, Stove Top Stuffing, Mac & cheese, squash casserole, sweet potatoe soufflé, deviled eggs, turnip greens, green beans and pumpkin and key lime pies for dessert. 

We got a call from out Joy and Naperville extension saying they were ready to Skype. (#IamthankfulforSkype)

After Bobby and Nick left (to go back to their football game on TV), Anelise and Joy did their regular antics. They are always clowning around. 

Bobby hears the laughter and returns (or maybe it was a commercial...)

The day concluded with everyone going their separate ways, but we proved, once again, that geography is only a technicality and not a deterrent. Family finds a way.