Introducing our local family members (left to right) son Ian, son Adam, myself, my mother, and my husband Dale. Dale always tries to find something interesting and relevant to share during our Thanksgiving meal. This year he shared the origins of the holiday with us, which to our surprise, began not with the pilgrims and native americans as we were taught in grade school, but with a proclamation on October 3, 1863, by Abraham Lincoln.
We enjoyed a yummy Thanksgiving day feast prepared by my mother and myself, one another's company, chatted a bit on the phone with wayward friends and relatives, watched a movie or two and then began our holiday shopping later that night because "Black Friday," the most highly anticipated and dreaded shopping day of the year, now begins the night before (or should I say the lines begin the night before).
This is our first family dinner in the newly remodeled space. This room (and the one next to it) was previously the dining room and media room, but now serves as our library and my den/office. This makes so much more sense and is a better use of space. In the past we used these rooms only for formal gatherings. It took some getting used to but, I am very happy in my new den/office which is conveniently located near the kitchen for juggling meal preparations with my Character Constructions adminstrative tasks.
My husband and I have found in past years that getting an early start, for us Thanksgiving weekend, is less stressful. We purchased a fresh tree that is now lighted and standing in my den waiting for ornaments. The wreaths have been trimmed with new ribbons and bows and, and are now adorning the windows, and all the tree trimmings are unpacked and await my attention. I am doing most of my shopping on line, but as hinted at earlier, we actually got in line Thursday evening at Best Buy for a few door busters. It would not be Christmas in our home without a few electronic gadgets under the tree. We count our blessings that we are all healthy, happy and gainfully employed. We usually adopt a family or a child during the holiday season and try to supply things they need and a few special fun items too.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, safe holiday season! ~ Catherine
