Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is always one of my favorite holidays.  I love feasting.  I love the season.  I love any food made with pumpkin, especially pie and I love the whole idea of thankfulness.

My birthday always falls close too and I have never outgrown the joy of waking up and knowing it is my birthday!  This year it is a few days later, but close enough.

Today we wanted it to be as meaningful as possible for my two year old granddaughter so the past few days have been dedicated to teaching her all about this holiday.  Her parents extracted a bit of a movie that showed just the good things that brought it about.  They read her stories and gave her pictures to color and we tried to make the dinner as authentic as possible.

We cut up two little pumpkins and steamed them to make our pumpkin pie.  We cut up and mashed turnips and cauliflower and broccoli and made deviled eggs and corn bread and dressing.  We even cooked cranberries and raspberries and strawberries to make a compote.  There was a huge bowl of "yammies" and the obligatory turkey topped off with lemon spritzers and coffee.

There was music and singing after dinner.  Dancing and playing ball outside in the yard followed by a movie and snuggling inside.  Friends and family checked in all day long with loving words and wishes.

I have so much to be thankful for!