I thought I was going to regale you all with some pithy commentary on yesterday’s dinner. But I think I will let the photos speak for themselves. A wonderful day was had by all of us. Eric, John, Danny, Holly, Isham and Tracy and I gathered round the table (we were able to set all the dishes out on the new table John brought me for my kitchen that belonged to his grandmother – so excited to have this heirloom!) There was no drama, no kitchen upsets or drunk relatives. It was the nicest, calmest, dearest Thanksgiving ever.

Thanks, Everyone! We love you!

John really went all out. He picked out the turkey, made collard greens, oyster dressing, squash casserole, a sweet potato pie, a pecan pie – it was all incredible. My offerings included yeast rolls (I really have to work on that recipe), sausage raisin dressing, green bean casserole, mashed sweet potatoes. Tracy and Isham brought mashed potatoes, spinach casserole, cranberry relish and a pumpkin cheese cake.

Yup, that was a lot of food. But after dinner Holly and John headed the clean-up (are my friends the greatest or what?) ala The Big Chill and after that the boys played Wii bowling while the rest of us sat at the table and visited.

I am so very thankful for all my blessings.

I’m thankful for you.

Happy Black Friday Darlings!

xoxo, Patti