I did get some some shopping and chores done over the weekend in preparation for our "Fiesta Thanksgiving" coming up on Thursday, but I have to admit I didn't do it all with a lot of enthusiasm or excitement. Some Facebook chatter today between some of those who will be here and are excited and looking forward to the planned non-traditional feast got me charged up and excited myself. I can't wait for the carpet cleaners to come and go tomorrow so I can start getting the tables ready and then begin the food preparation on Wednesday. I am especially looking forward to the pumpkin flan that my sister-in-law is planning to bring. Ole'!
Just in case I still have a craving for some traditional Thanksgiving fare after the holiday I'll need to get in touch with my 6 year old grandson, Wil. He won a turkey in a basketball "Turkey Shoot" at the rec center by scoring the most goals for his age group. He was a very proud "Turkey Shoot" winner.
I know I have posted the picture below before, but it is one I always have in my head as Thanksgiving approaches. It is the last picture I have of my dad, taken a year or two before he died on the night before Thanksgiving in 1965. I don't hold it as a sad memory but one that represents many happy family holidays. My dad loved sitting at the head of the table for large family holiday gatherings.
I hope everyone who celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday will have a warm and wonderful day with family and friends.
I'm glad you have a wonderful store of good memories of your Dad at Thanksgiving - that's as it should be. Hqve a great day!
ReplyDeleteHolidays remind us of the good times we once had and the good times yet to come. sandie
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your grandson for winning the turkey shoot and the turkey, Jeanie! I liked the picture of your father, I'm sure you do remember fondly him at the end of the table on holidays! I bet that pumpkin flan will be so tasty! I know you will enjoy your Thanksgiving feast with your family! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Pumpkin flan sounds so fantastic! I love pumpkin anything. That is great your grandson won the turkey-shoot. I always remember my dear grandmother at Thanksgiving. She prepared the turkey each year and I would watch her in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your grandson!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY THANKSGIVING, JEANIE!
Pumpkin flan! Wow, that combines two of my favorite things and I bet it will be wonderful. Have a great time with your family and your very special fiesta Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, for that handsome grandson of yours. I love turkey any time of the year!
ReplyDeleteI loved seein' the picture of your daddy, I'm sure you have many treasured Thanksgiving memories.
God bless ya sweetie and have a 'festive' Thanksgiving.
I always so enjoy your comments! :o)
I hope your Thanksgiving is as awesome as it sounds.
ReplyDeleteI miss my dad also. Thanksgiving always makes me remember all those who have passed on. It is good that we have the memories.
Your dad certainly looks like he's enjoying doing the carving for the family in that photo. How wonderful that you have such beautiful memories to treasure. I hope you've had a great Thanksgiving today.
ReplyDeletewe had a fiesta this year also...hubby cooked homemade tamales...it was all yummy....
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