Thanksgiving 2019 was quieter then it has been in the last few years.  With no au pairs, my grandma and Justin’s family not joining us, coupled with Thanksgiving being at my parents and bringing appetizers with little prep ahead work, it was a quiet and relaxed morning.  The girls had planned on watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  While watching the parade, they realized they had no skit for this year.  They went into action and together created costumes and a play. The mess that they were making in the den made me proud.  Emerson really took the lead and directed both the costume design and the play.

We ate.  We had enough food for twice the number of us.

Bacon wrapped dates…delicious by the way!

We played a thankful game, that Avery took the lead on putting together.

The girls performed their skit.  Emerson a pilgrim.  Harper a turkey.  Avery Squanto.

Friday afternoon we met my high school girl friends, Allison, Sarah, and Lauren and their families at Vanish Brewery.  As always, it is like no time has passed when I talk to these ladies.  Twenty-four years of friendship still going strong.  Seeing our kids together – conversating, playing and having a great time makes my heart so incredibly happy.

Thankful for this life, for this family, for these friendships.