Thanksgiving Begins and Ends

Thanksgiving has begun and the turkey usually takes center stage.

Here's our bird as I pulled it out of the oven a few minutes ago. I'll let it rest for a while before carving it but will cook the potatoes and veggies and other treats while waiting.

Marilyn made an apple walnut cake which will be available ala mode with vanilla ice cream or plain.

We had twelve family and friends and everyone enjoyed the delicious food and visiting. Scott's Anne made a delicious pecan pie and Scott made the coffee. Our adopted daughter Christine made yummy garlic rolls (knots), cranberry sauce, and chocolate walnut cookies, our daughter Lauren made the sweet potato casserole, my Dad and his lady friend, Ginger made the trifle and my sister and hubby brought the relish tray. Add some stuffing, peas, corn, creamy, tasty homemade gravy courtesy of Marilyn, mashed potatoes, crescent rolls, and a few other bits and pieces and we all once again, over indulged.

Is It Just Me Or...

are people decorating their homes earlier and earlier for Christmas?

For the past two full weeks before Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), it seems people have already put up their lights and decorations. Christmas decorating used to start the weekend after Thanksgiving. Of course, stores now decorate well before Thanksgiving. I was in a Walmart around Nov. 12 and it was not only fully decorated and stocked, but Christmas music was already playing. I guess I can't complain about the music since I used to start playing Christmas music in October when I was teaching third grade.

Maybe people, despite hurting, are looking to the future with hope and what better way to say that than with holiday decor.