We had a grand feast yesterday - the turkey came out perfect, and along with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, fresh green beans, cranberry salad, corn casserole (from Davie), sweet potato casserole (from Melissa and girls) it was a delicious meal. I would have to say that the meal at thanksgiving is probably my absolute favorite of the special occasion meals throughout the year. There is something about catching that first whiff of the turkey roasting in the oven....heavenly!!
We also miss being with the rest of our families in Minnesota, but we do have a special way of remembering family both past and present. At our table, we use the silver cutlery that belonged to Steve's Grandparents Hatfield, dishes from my Grandparents Cherrington, crystal goblets from Steve's folks, water glasses from my Great Aunt Olga Sunde, a serving spoon that belonged to my Great Gr & Gr Sunde, and a compote dish of my mother's. It is a glorious way to hold hands back through the years and always a way to share thoughts of these special people as we gather for our meal.
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