Okay. I think I'm back in the groove of things. Kinda. :)
My holiday was pretty amazing and it came at the perfect time. I was definitely in need of a break from work and the real world. My grandfather passed away five days before Thanksgiving. He had been very sick for a really long time and it is good to know that he is no longer suffering.
I threw myself into planning the perfect menu {Paula Dean helped}.
Caleb made the turkey. This has become tradition and it is always delicious. Knowing that he is going to make the turkey allows me to put extra effort into the other dishes which I think really makes our meal special. I'm thankful.
I decided to go with the simple centerpiece of wheat and pumpkins at each place setting. I loved the way it turned out!
Yum!
We were lucky to have Caleb's sister and her boyfriend join us for the holiday. You'll notice there aren't any pictures of people... Caleb hates having his picture taken so I didn't do my usual begging for pictures since I know he doesn't like it. I could barely stand it, but I think it was the thoughtful thing to do. :) No promises for Christmas though!
I've really had an amazing Fall. I'm excited to start this new season full of hot cocoa, lights, and time relaxing with a cozy blanket and family.
Your turkey looks amazing and everything looks so pretty! My turkey was okay, but it was my first turkey. I think next year I am just going to do a large turkey breast for my family. No one ate the dark meat anyhow. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your grandfather, but happy that he has found peace now. <3
Good to have you back in the blogosphere, dear!