Remembering

Missing my mom and dad right now. Mom is forever in our memories. Dad is still in rehab, but getting stronger. I will be taking leave soon to care for him. We decorated for Christmas this weekend after celebrating Marisa's birthday. Got kinda sad putting out all the stuff and the ornaments on the tree. Not only was I missing my parents, I was missing when the kids were small. Remember those precious times, never take family for granted.

Happy Birthday, Marisa!

Our Thanksgiving Day

It all started with a turkey. Easy preparation: 1 whole turkey, salt, pepper, fresh sage, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, fresh rosemary, butter--lots of butter, chicken broth, an orange, an apple, a handful of cranberries.

Cover and grill...last hour add hickory for smoke. Done!

Made my mom's green punch: 2 pkgs lime kool-aid, 2 cups sugar, 2 quarts water, 46oz can pineapple juice, and 2 bottles ginger ale. Kids love it! Cheers! (Don't ask about the Tonster's hair. I'll tell you...he was bored, so he tried to straighten it while the rest of us prepared the meal. I think he tried to cut it, too.)

Danny got to start first.
He is serving my aunt Nell's dressing and my friend Angela's sweet potato casserole.

Ahh...me and my babies!
Tony was sweet to put on a cap.

LOL! Of course, KC insisted on being at the table.
I call this photo 'the missing egg formation'.

Thanksgiving is very, very special to our family because Marisa's birthday follows.
This year she will celebrate her 17th on Saturday.

After our meal we took turns playing Mancala.
And of course, KC had to stick her nose in this as well.

The rest of the day will be filled with football, leftovers, slumber, and farmville.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Blessings!

It's the day before Thanksgiving! It's that time of year we count our blessings. I am so thankful for my family most of all! I'm sad that Dad couldn't make the trip to Colorado, but I will be going to see him in a couple of weeks. Danny and I are still planning a big Thanksgiving meal! Marisa's birthday is in a couple of days. Our baby girl will be 17 years old! She wants a 'Scooby-Doo' cake and a VISA card! Is that typical for an older teen or what? I'm also thankful for all of my friends! Without you guys, life would be so boring! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Oh Fudge!

Yea, it's been THAT kind of week!