Thanksgiving

Yesterday was an awesome day at our house. We had 20 folks for dinner and enjoyed yet another fried turkey cooked by my dad. Everyone brought a dish or two which took the stress off. I love that Charlie, Matt and Will will have Thanksgiving memories with their cousins for many years to come.

I was the oven master which meant determining how to get everything hot at one time. This is a talent that I have yet to master... And already have ideas for next year. But in reality, my husband put together the mac and cheese and the corn pudding. All I did was heat the oven (and regrettably the microwave at times). As I reflected at the end of the day, I thought of my Grandma Boaz and my Grandma Wood. How many meals did they cook multiple dishes for lots of people and manage to get them ready all at one time? I will say I may prefer my method of having each person bring a thing or two, but I now really understand years later what an accomplishment each holiday meal was that my grandmother and mom prepared.