This year we are celebrating Thanksgiving a couple of weeks early (like the Canadians do.) I've always wanted to do this to give us more time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But we have a special reason this year! The first visit of a granddaughter and her husband and family that we never knew we had! So the Table is set for 18 of us.
I have enjoyed re-reading the November Chapter of Gladys Taber's Still Cove Book. and Fall stories in her Stillmeadow Books She tells of walks shuffling thru the bronze oak leaves, grey rains, wind and flying snow. And getting ready for the family returning for the holidays.
I have been doing some painting gifts for friends lately and more for gifts that haven't been givin yet.
Sister Judy and I have continue to enjoy our Friday and Saturday outings together even though we have to sit down more often!
And of course eating out is always a big part of the fun!
We had our Annual T.O.P.S. Halloween Party here. Maurice and I dressed up but the others declined!
I have been putting up Christmas decorations early too since I usually have the tree and mantel and outside done when the family comes for Thanksgiving as they don't come back for Christmas. But I will save those pictures plus our pictures from the granddaughter and family gathering for next time. WISING YOU A HAPPY, FAMILY, FUN AND FOOD FILLED NOVEMBER!
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