It was a busy holiday weekend…but we were actually most busy at finally relaxing. I mean, we had things we had to do, here and there including the annual turkey gorge which was awesome as always. We also took several naps, stayed up too late watching silly stuff on HBO and slept in every day. I am thankful for so many things this Thanksgiving, but, of course, I am most thankful for my family.
My Dad turned 70 the day after Thanksgiving. He had cancer a dozen years ago and very nearly lost the battle. He has some troubles as a result, but I am thankful that I was able to celebrate his 70th birthday with him and the rest of my family in PA.
It’s funny, the small things that we do when we are with family. In PA, we had a great time shooting a new gun I got. We all took our turn shooting and we all shot about the same…awful. Dad tried to show Abigail some pointers on shooting but she had a mind of her own, of course. Mom got to laughing and her shot was not helped by that at all either. It was really nice just standing around in our funny looking shooting muffs, laughing at each other.
We spent Thanksgiving day with Emily’s people in WV. There were about 20 of us who spent time eating too much and snoozing wherever we could find space. We pretended to watch the Lions lose and we ate too much…did I mention that? Those of us who weren’t comatose took a walk around the neighborhood as we always do. It’s the same neighborhood were Emily’s mom and dad and aunt grew up. I always love to hear stories about how the area was when they were young. We talked about old times and new times and how glad we are to be able to just spend time together.
It’s funny how just a couple of things that we do together as family mean so much to me and to all of us. I love to be where I am and when I am. I am thankful for right now and for all of the people with whom I am fortunate enough to share right now!
For me, Thanksgiving has always been about family traditions along with the giving thanks aspect. I love doing our same traditional things year after year. Gives me a sense of comfort.
Ah, you all had a good one!
A real good one.
Here’s to more days with family!
Looks like a great weekend, Warren. We saw you working this weekend and thought how funny it was that you were here and we were heading to a friend’s home not far from where you live in valley. Strange how mobile people are these days. The cabin is looking great and I do ssympathize completely with your lack of love for concrete. It’s unforgiving stuff.
We’re planning a Solstice bonfire on Saturday the 22nd. If you’re up here, come on over and celebrate the return of light with us!
Granny Sue – That sounds awesome! I will try to come over for that…the return of the sun is definitely worth celebrating!
Sounds like everyone had a great time. I see that your boy has passed you up in height! 🙂
Warren, you big old hunk of honey! What a sweet post!
I liked reading it. Happy belated Birthday to your Daddy!