Weekend Wrap-UP

 

Thanksgiving was very enjoyable.  Even with "camo man" carving the turkey...it all turned out wonderful.  My Dad has another nickname:"Foreman Jim".  My brother gave it to him because he has a tendency to be, well, a bit bossy.   It is not a bad trait...just executive-ish.  My dad says that it takes one to know one.  In that case, there were too many foremen/forewomen in the kitchen this weekend :)  But many hands make light work.  More time for me to sip wine and stir the beans.

     

Once again, Everyday Food  was at my right hand.  I had a clipboard, time schedule, and a whole lotta lists.  It paid off.  I felt very organized.

 

The highlight of my weekend actually came the day after Thanksgiving.  My friends from high school had lunch together.  It was so exciting to see these girls!  Some of them I hadn't seen since graduation.  It was a tad surreal sitting there with them all grown up- talking babies and husbands and homes.  After lunch we hit up some of the downtown shopping.  Laughing, lots of chattering, and the spending of money ensued.  Good times.  We promised to make it an annual event.  For those of you who couldn't make it...we really, really missed you!  If you see your foxy face in this picture, leave me a comment and I'll send you the picture file.

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Lord, you are the Creator and abundant Giver of all good things.  You have outstretched your hand to me, the lowliest of sinners.

 

I will never merit your grace and mercy. Your favor towards me is undeserved. You are altogether holy, and lovely.  If it not for Christ's sacrifice on my behalf, I could never stand in your presence.

 

Thank you Father for your provision.  Thank you Jesus for your friendship.  Thank you Spirit for your fellowship. I praise You and am humbled by your graciousness to me this day and all others. Amen.

Happy Thanksgiving to All!!

Thanksgiving Eve

 

My Dad and I braved the grocery store together today.  It was nuts!! We make a great team though, and made it out in about 35 minutes flat.  A couple of "get it done" people we are.  I had the list, he had the cart and we cruised.  I think he only took out a couple people along the way.

   

Back at his house I decided that I would like to sleep in his bathroom, on the heated tile floor.  Can you believe he does all of his own decorating?  Very impressive.

     

We had a fun evening of movie watching and game playing with my brother and his wife.  Have you played Apples to Apples yet?  Hilarious!  I'm sure to have sore stomach muscles tomorrow- so much laughing.