Before I leave Thanksgiving Behind. . . .

After reading Becky's blog, I reminisced to the wonderful holiday and all that happened. Here are some of my thoughts.

Wednesday, November 25
It was a busy day, filled with shopping and preparing for the Thanksgiving feast. As Scott, Lyric, and Gregory drove in I knew the holiday had officially started. And as we waited for Derek, Ariane, and Brody to arrive safely, I took my first picture of the holiday weekend, a turkey floating in a tub, and posted it neatly onto my blog.

Thursday, November 26
Picturable moments:

• Marc and Derek returning from the YM Turkey Bowl
• Grandchildren getting to know each other.
• Justin, Becky, and sweet Audrey driving in for the big day.
• A 28 lb turkey making it's entrance into the kitchen.
• Drage taking a tumble down the stairs
• Food galore and all of us enjoying it
• Football in the background
• Adult children visiting and renewing their friendships until 1:00 am.

But no pictures, just a picture of a turkey floating in a tub. Maybe tomorrow.

Friday, November 27

Picturable moments

• Pumpkin Waffles
• No early shopping, just laying around waiting for turns to the showers
• Worried parents watching grandchildren play around my glass coffee table
• Brody learning how to go down the stairs
• Ari, Lyric, Ashlee, and Maudie were escorted to New Moon by Derek. How sweet that he was willing to make sure we got there safe.
• Everyone bundled up and headed to Christmas in the Nighttime Sky (local fireworks)
• Gregory's eyes when he realized he was on a school bus!!!
• Brody warming up to his grandfather.
• A late night of playing games and visiting.
• Listening to my children laughing around the kitchen .What a beautiful sound!!!

But no pictures, just one picture of a turkey floating in a tub. Maybe tomorrow.

Saturday, November 28

Picturable moments:

• Audrey helping Grandma with the Breakfast Burritos
• Justin, Becky, and Audrey pack up and leave
• BYU Blue day as we prepare for the game
• Tacos for game day
• Ariane and Derek packing up to go home
• BYU win over Utah in Overtime
• a quick trip to target for fun

But no pictures, just one of a turkey floating in a tub. Maybe tomorrow.

Sunday, November 29

• A slow relaxing morning
• Sacrament meeting with dad conducting
• A roast that Marc and Ashlee donated
• Goodbye's to Scott, Lyric, and Gregory

There are many memories etched into my mind from a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday along with one picture of a turkey floating in a tub.

May Christmas bring more pictures.