Thanksgiving

This year was the first in a long time of Thanksgivings that we haven't had people over for dinner. We even did it last Thanksgiving, amid boxes and unpacking. I just wasn't feeling it this year.

We still had a great time. The kids are getting old enough to engage in games the whole family can enjoy. Mairyn & Eliza honed their chess skills. We all played Apples to Apples Jr. and Farkle is always a sure bet for fun!

Have I mentioned how much I enjoy having a holiday that isn't celebrated by the country I am living in? That means if I forgot the ice cream or run out of milk and butter, the store is open and fully stocked. On Thanksgiving morning, we indulged in an old tradition of doughnuts and milk for breakfast. Spencer & the kids went out to Krispy Kreme (yes, they have that here!!) while I put the turkey in the oven. We couldn't accompany the tradition with the usual Macy's Parade, but we had plenty of other things to do. We had dinner about 2 pm. The weather was gorgeous so we took advantage of it and played outside. The evening wrapped up with the traditional watching of "It's A Wonderful Life". The younger two lost interest after the first 45 minutes or so. But the older girls finally can appreciate more of the message and minutia that is a fine Jimmy Stewart show. All in all, it was a wonderful weekend.