Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays. There is truly so much to be thankful for and it's just a day when we can cook dinner, eat ourselves into oblivion and visit -- not alot of pressure -- truly a day just to reflect and be thankful. This first picture is not Thanksgiving day, but I am truly thankful for all the people in this picture.
It was the "off" year, meaning you take a year off of being with the McNeil's. The kids all went to their in-laws homes and I went with my Bisel family. We did have dinner together on Sunday after church and it was wonderful to be able to have all my kids here except our baby girl! Our kids really do enjoy being together. The cousins all LOVE playing with each other, so it turns out nice!
It was a very different Thanksgiving without my Mom, but we didn't dwell on the fact that we miss her so. Dad asked us to meet at the cemetery before dinner--the sun was shining and it felt warm. He asked us to sing a song, so we sang "Because I Have Been Given Much" and then had family prayer. We then went to the church for dinner. There were only around 30 of us--Vicki and Terry stayed in St. George, Bonnie and Tom stayed home in Blythe, and Georgia and Bob had dinner with their family. Most of the cousins also went to their in-laws, so it was a small gathering. We enjoyed a wonderful day -- as one of the kids said, "Good food, good company." I truly am thankful for all I have -- for my family, for the gospel of our dear Savior, and for eternal families. Now on to CHRISTMAS!!!
Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays. There is truly so much to be thankful for and it's just a day when we can cook dinner, eat ourselves into oblivion and visit -- not alot of pressure -- truly a day just to reflect and be thankful. This first picture is not Thanksgiving day, but I am truly thankful for all the people in this picture. 
It was the "off" year, meaning you take a year off of being with the McNeil's. The kids all went to their in-laws homes and I went with my Bisel family. We did have dinner together on Sunday after church and it was wonderful to be able to have all my kids here except our baby girl! Our kids really do enjoy being together. The cousins all LOVE playing with each other, so it turns out nice!
It was a very different Thanksgiving without my Mom, but we didn't dwell on the fact that we miss her so. Dad asked us to meet at the cemetery before dinner--the sun was shining and it felt warm. He asked us to sing a song, so we sang "Because I Have Been Given Much" and then had family prayer. We then went to the church for dinner. There were only around 30 of us--Vicki and Terry stayed in St. George, Bonnie and Tom stayed home in Blythe, and Georgia and Bob had dinner with their family. Most of the cousins also went to their in-laws, so it was a small gathering. We enjoyed a wonderful day -- as one of the kids said, "Good food, good company." I truly am thankful for all I have -- for my family, for the gospel of our dear Savior, and for eternal families. Now on to CHRISTMAS!!!
7 comments:
Thanks for the wonderful dinner and company. It was great to have Thanksgiving dinner together, even in our "off year". I am so greatful for this time of year to reflect on all that I have to be thankful for. I am especially thankful for you and dad and all you do for me.
Holy cow! That picture of everyone in your family room is so crazy...there are SO many people in it, and to think that almost all of those people live there is so awesome!
I'm glad you had a nice Thanksgiving...I can't wait until the "on" year!
The food was just as wonderful three days after Thanksgiving. I love and family. Bring it on!Yes we are so blessed to have the things we have and mostly to have you and dad as such wonderful examples.
Thank you again for wonderful Post Thanksgiving Dinner. I must agree that everything was wonderful. Especially the company! It seems like it has been a long time since we were all together. I do miss Giselly though!! Can't wait until Christmas.
What a great post, Mom. Thanks for taking such good care of me last week. Having a wonderful Thanksgiving diner with the family helped me realize all that I have to be grateful for! I'm glad the cemetary was such a nice little time for everyone. We can't wait for Christmas either!
I am jealous that I had to go to the in-laws! My family said what a wonderful time they had. I am so glad. What a neat day.
Hi Billie Sue-
I just wanted to let you know that I was at the Christmas program last night and it was beautiful! That's the first time I've been in the state to go and I'm so glad I did. I'm sure you put a lot of time and work into it and it paid off!
Stacia
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