Thanksgiving at the farm...
the mixture of scents from the numerous family members entering into the house. the smiles on faces as long lost relatives are seen once again. the smell of Uncle Billy's pride and joy (his smoked turkey) traveling through the air. canned cranberry sauce atop crystal dishware. my grandmother's meticulously decorated dinner table. little munchkins running around, so happy to see their "bestest cousins." watching the hustle and bustle around the house in the bright blue eyes of my captivated two year old cousin. the men arriving in camouflage, just finishing up a successful dove hunt. the smoky smell of fire drifting from the roaring fireplace. rivalry football games exploding from the t.v. in the living room. gathering hands around the big table while my grandfather blesses the food... adding in a few jokes at the end, of course. oversized portions of casseroles filling each plate. still sitting at the kiddie table as I become the designated cheek wiper for the little ones. many slowly leave the table while the dinner is wrapping up, but i always stay and listen to casual chatter between the remaining adults. much too full bellies sitting around crinkled napkins and cleaned plates. complete happiness and peace grinning across my face from ear to ear.
i love my family. and for them, i am the most thankful.
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Family is the most important of all, isn't it? Lovely post.
ReplyDeletexo Erin
What a sweet post and beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you have described this gathering and the warmth of family that is there.
ReplyDeleteyour thanks giving looks and sounds so wonderful. We do not celebrate thanksgiving here but you have defiantly allowed me to captured the spirit of what it is all about.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to visit and see you happy and thankful.
Beautiful reflective picture and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone! Liss- I am so glad you are back! Have missed you.
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