Thanksgiving was at mom's this year. Usually, it's my home where everyone gathers. Since mom downsized from her house to an apartment 9 years ago, she hasn't made any holiday memories at her place. I figured this year we would change that. He apartment is much smaller than we are used to, but we made space. We moved the living room furniture against the walls and rented a round table and chairs to place in the middle of the room. Mom decorated it with her favorite china, crystal goblets and silverware that was passed down from her mother. All of the food was set up on the kitchen countertops and table. There was room for everything and everyone! Six adults, seven kids , full bellies and laughter gave mom some great memories this Thanksgiving. She's already planning Christmas dinner...
My idea of Thanksgiving is more simple and quiet. It was only my immediate family. Husband, sons and daughter. On Friday I woke up at 6:30am and started my turkey and everything else. By 2pm we set up at my wooden farmtable with paper plates in the Thanksgiving theme. We watched holiday shows on Hallmark Channel all day. Perfect!
