Only in America do we set aside a day to be thankful for all we have, and then the next day (Black Friday) is a free for all of consumer buying. Of course, retailers have been having their Black Friday Sales in effect for weeks - each one trying to out-early the others.
Like many people, we go around the table and share what we are thankful for before we eat. We're doing our big meal today at Steph and Dan's - it won't be much of a commute for us. I'm grateful that they are hosting, but will miss all the good smells in our house. Yesterday, while working in the music room, I could smell bread cooking from their kitchen; and an apple pie.
I am thankful for our current home situation. Yes, it has been a lot of work (as my friend Roger said: "Moving is for the young.") But, this morning while I was writing this, Stephanie came through our adjoining door to wish us a happy Thanksgiving. When we first discussed this living arrangement, we all agreed that we "don't have to have every meal together, and that there may be days where we don't see each other." It hasn't played out that way. And I am thankful for that.
I am thankful for the new home - it seems to be well-built. Yes, there have been some "shake down" things to deal with, but that is to be expected, and they have been few. The last part of the landscaping to be done is the pergola, and that is supposed to happen next week. I will be thankful for some shade on that large expanse of south exposure on that side of the house. The yard looks good. There is one more patio set that is scheduled to be delivered on Saturday. The hot tub is delightful - my back is very thankful for that.
I am sad that Rufus isn't going to get to grow old with us in this house. We are taking it a day at a time and grateful for the time we get with this wonderful furry boy. As of today, he looks good; I know his expressions, and he doesn't seem to be in any discomfort. He is his usual snuggly self. I am hopeful that there will be more time with him and thankful for each moment.
We have a plan for the day: Joan asked if I'd make breakfast on the griddle - it will be the first time since we packed up the griddle before we left Texas. I have missed that. Joan thought we might want to eat out on the patio, but as of 8:00, it is 52º out there. She stepped outside with her cup of coffee to remove the tags from the new table and chairs... she didn't stay out there long. Mornings in the desert are chilly this time of year.
When we went over to Steph and Dan's side of the house to check out the covers they got for their griddle counter and patio table and chairs (that's now 2 visits from Steph to our side, 1 visit from us to their side), Joan announced that she found the bean bag game platforms and bags - Dan was excited that there may be some playing today. I am thankful that we can call it "bean bag toss" and not "cornhole."
There are still boxes in each of our garages, but we are making progress. They are able to get one car in their garage, and I am hopeful that it won't be long before the other cars can sleep inside. That also means we are closer to getting settled in.
I made breakfast for us on the griddle - it's been a while, and I have missed it...
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Our Thanksgiving meal was with Steph and Dan - it was very nice, the traditional fare, and Dan made a sugar-free apple pie (to go with the pumpkin pie). The food was good, and it was nice to spend this holiday as a family. I didn't get any photos of us around the turkey.
After clean-up, Joan got out the beanbag equipment - game on!
It was the young'uns vs the seasoned citizens. We let them skunk us on the first game... they were drawn into our plan: you could see the over-confidence on their faces... we then proceeded to trounce them the next two games. Nice when a plan comes together.
Our first holiday in the new house.
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