Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving Dinner took place in our renovated house at noon both so that the Hamilton grandchildren could have afternoon naps and so Margot could go to her choir practice at night. That meant getting up early to put on the turkey, which I tried to cook on high heat. It was a little too well done, but still moist.

Margot and I both made cakes for dessert which were served with whipped cream and the season's last fresh raspberries from our garden.

Ella and Joshua arrived early enough to play with the three sets of Fisher Price toys.

Where should Big Bird go?

"Ella, no!"

Margot, Sharon, and one of the two tall, good looking guys she brought with her. Both her husband, Joe, and Margot's husband, Mark, were home with colds. We had a blind tasting of sparkling wine. The Canadian one from 13th Street Winery beat the 5 star Spanish Cava.

Has Jake become a skinhead?
Thomas is nestled quite well in his arms.

As I gave Thomas to Nick to hold, he said, in a panic that he didn't know what to do! He did just fine. Thomas gave a yawn.

Time to go.

Comments

Hervé and Bryn said…
Happy Thanksgiving. Where's the picture of the turkey? I didn't recongnize Jake and Nicolas. Guess it has been awhile since I last saw them.
October 13, 2009 at 6:11 a.m.
Margot said…
The kids sure love those Fisher price toys! Jake and Nick now tower over me (however most people do).
October 13, 2009 at 1:28 p.m.
Margot said…
I guess the photo dad took of your side of the table didn't make the cut!
October 13, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
William said…
Pictures that feature mom have to be "just right" to make it onto the family blog. :-)

Since she was chewing (maybe a piece of turkey), the picture of her side of the table was omitted. :-(

Dad
October 13, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.
William said…
I think Jake and Nick would now tower over Mark, Michael and Joe (had they been at the meal to enable comparisons).

I suspect each of them has grown by more than a foot (30 cm ?) since we last saw them.
October 13, 2009 at 3:13 p.m.
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