So......How'd it go?

[Janet]

All in all we had a very good day. I always have everything ready the day/night before so whatever is left is very little work. I was disappointed none of Rick's side came after all the time and love I put into the meal. That's just the way they are. I need to just accept it.

The three of us ate so much food and since I made so much...there is plenty of left overs. Everything tasted so good. I did eat like it was my last meal and was soooo stuffed, but the guys were not moving so fast afterwards either....lol.

We all three worked together to get the kitchen back in order. It was pretty easy, because I wash as I go so there isn't so much to clean up after. Then we all took Penny, our Golden and went for a walk down the road. It was sooo pretty out. I think the temp was around 52, but the wind made it feel a lot colder. Half way down the road I was wishing I had worn something over my ears. It was just nice being out walking together.

I'm not sure what I want to do next year. I really love fixing it for everyone...(says the one who hates to cook...lol), but I do love fixing the Thanksgiving dinner. Maybe I can talk my family into coming out.

[pope1982]

To make a really long (about 10 years worth of MIL crap) story short, horrible.
Glad to hear that you ladies cannot say the same!

[Nina]

We had a really good day. The weather was in the 40's and sunny all day. I had lots of things done the day before, so I didn't have alot to do. My son stayed overnight, and his girlfriend came the next day. My husband cooked breakfast for all of us, then we relaxed until closer to dinner time. My daughter, her hubby and the grandchildren came over. Dinner was good, everything turned out great and was done on time. We ate and then my kids kicked me out of the kitchen, and they did all the clean-up. While they were doing that, I sat and colored with my oldest grandchildren (4, 6) and played with the baby (4 1/12 mos.). We all played board games while we had dessert, and had a really good time. It was a fun day. I was so tired by the time everyone went home, but I really enjoyed everyone being together.

[Gina]

Well the morning started out that my husband made me breakfast, then his sister and family came over to wish us a Happy Thanksgiving. My FIL was suppose to come but he has terminal cancer and was not up to traveling. So my other BIL stayed with him at his house.

In the afternoon we went to have dinner by my brother and SIL , their children and some of their grandkids spent the day with us. It was a nice day.

[gja1000]

We had a nice day too. I cooked a few things at home in the morning, then went to my daughters about mid morning where she and I finished up the cooking. We had a great dinner and then everyone was so tired and we all layed down for a nap. Hubby and I came home (just a few miles away) and rested. We watched the Dallas Cowboy football game. Then we went back for leftovers and to watch the college football game (Texas vs Texas A&M - we (Texas) whooped 'em good!). Then hubby came home and daughter, granddaughter and I went to the outlet mall at 11:30. I shopped till 2:00 and daughter and granddaughter stayed till 4:00. We had lots of fun and found some bargains too!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by pope1982

To make a really long (about 10 years worth of MIL crap) story short, horrible.
Glad to hear that you ladies cannot say the same!

Pope, I'm sorry you didn't have a very good holiday. I hope the rest of the weekend goes great for you. If I'd had enough money, I would have flown you to my house for dinner.

[pope1982]

Thank you Janet

[Shada]

Good Thanksgiving here!

For the first time ever , I went out to dinner (resturant)with my mom and one sister only. No family drama. Just a relaxing dinner. Usually it is hours and hours of bickering and fighting... get the whole clan together and believe me it is no fun.

Then afterwords stopped at a good friends house for some card games and visiting... had a wonderful day!!!

Sadly no leftovers... but I did buy a turkey breast that I will cook up in a week or so with my mom over so we can have a great dinner with all the trimmings , and have enough left over for a few hot turkey sandwiches!!! And I lent out my Nesco Roaster in exchange for some good turkey juice so that I will have plenty of gravy for those turkey sandwiches!!

[blowry]

Glad to hear you all had a great Thanksgiving!

My parents usually have it at their house. My Dad is sick with pneumonia so Mom didn't want 27 people in her house, incase someone was coming down with something. So, we had it at my cousins house next door to my parents. Mom came up to get their dinner. It was nice but, not the same. This is the first year I can ever remember not being with my parents for the holiday. I did go to see my parents but, it was still sad with out them their for dinner.

[judy]

Thanksgiving at my daughter's house was lovely. I was the only guest, so it was nice and quiet. I love low key events! My oldest gd Mackenzie was upset because Steve's parents and brother didn't come, and my ex couldn't get off from work. She's used to everybody being in her house every holiday. I feel sad for her.

I must say that I preferred it. No drama! Great food, then we played a board game and then charades. It was a lot of fun. I spent about 7 hours there, and then came home to my dogs and my beautiful house.

I have so much to be thankful for.

I took about 40 pictures - here's a few