~Thankful ~

It's that time again, for us to put aside our petty differences
 and join hands across the table. 

All kidding aside
I LOVE THANKSGIVING
it's all about gathering your family together and eating as much as you can hold.....
what's not to love?

And of course we eat first with our eyes, so I enjoy setting a welcoming table.
This is the time, to pull out all the best stuff.

Polish the silver

Iron the linens

Grab that fancy dish in the back of the cupboard and USE it.

To take the extra time needed to dress a lovely table
to think of the small details that will bring a smile....
these little things tell your family, how much they mean to you. 

Little pilgrim hat place cards for the Grandkids

But we all know this day is not about the beautiful table or even the food.
This is the moment to recognize those things for which we are thankful.
So with head humbly bowed; 

I'm thankful for little hands folded in prayer 
as a bountiful feast is blessed. 

though my Thanksgiving table starts out with all good intentions

when all is said and done it usually ends up
 looking something like this

Does this look familiar?


And another happy ,satisfying 
Good Old Fashioned Thanksgiving 
was had by all.