After two days of cooking, I was exhausted--but not too exhausted to enjoy the great Thanksgiving gathering here at The Yellow House. Counting me, there were 11 sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends. Oh, and two very excited doggies. The food was plentiful and delicious, and we all became thoroughly stuffed. (No photos of the actual feast itself. I was too busy eating and visiting to think of taking pictures.)
My 5-year-old nephew Reed, along with the little daughters of my niece Buffy's boyfriend, brought lots of energy with them. Sophie and Skipper really enjoyed having the little ones there to give them lots of attention. Skipper took them all out into the back yard and demonstrated his remarkable hole-digging abilities. Sophie just enjoyed all the extra petting.
I spent Black Friday lying around reading, eating leftovers, and watching football. Andy and sister Ramey both came by and helped with the leftovers. But I still have a fridge full of stuff. I think I'm going to make turkey tetrazzini today. I've never made turkey tetrazzini, and I'm not even sure I'm spelling it correctly.
But first, I really must see to finishing up the teddy bear baby quilt. The top is finished, of course, and I think I'm going to try my hand at a simple machine-quilting design--a grid or some kind of straight-line quilting. My friend is getting antsy that his friends' baby is going to be drawing social security before I ever get the quilt to him.
I'm a little sad that the autumn holidays are over. But it's time to start thinking about Christmas decorating. By some standards around here, I'm already late. Neighbors across the street have had their decorations up for a couple of weeks now. But I like to take one holiday at a time.
I bought a new Christmas tree--one of those prelighted kind. It's sitting in the hall, still in the box. I'm determined to wait till December is officially here to assemble and decorate it.
And oh, in honor of Pink Saturday, here's the beautiful Bloomer Bag I won in Becky's Blog giveaway. I love it so much, I have it hanging on my chest of drawers just so I can look at it for a while before I start to use it.
I hope all of you had wonderful Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends and felt as lavishly blessed as I do. God is good, isn't he?
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On 11/27/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Amen!
I'm glad to hear you had such a nice Thanksgiving family gathering and dinner and a pleasant day after. Little kids do add such joy and energy!
One holiday at a time is my speed, too, and there will be no decorating here until DS1's quilt is with the quilter (3 third border sides and outer border to go) and it's December 1st.
I'm considering playing with my Christmas Flower Fairies when DS1's quilt is away being quilted ... after making the binding and the label for his quilt, of course.
Good luck on machine quilting that darling little bear quilt. I look forward to seeing the face you'll embroider on the bear.
Hugs!
On 11/27/2010, tammy said ...
Sounds like you had a really nice Thanksgiving. That is one cute bag! Happy PS!
On 11/27/2010, Molly said ...
Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving Susan. Then on Black Friday I sewed all day on a mystery quilt so it was a great time. My little dog had a great first Thanksgiving and first snow this week. :)
On 11/27/2010, Valerie said ...
Yes, God is good. We are so blessed.
On 11/27/2010, Kai said ...
My daughter used to BEG me to make turkey tetrazzini after Thanksgiving. Also turkey salad sandwiches with apple, crushed pecans, & finely diced onion. Haven't made tetrazzini in ages, and this year with all the guests, there IS no abundance of leftover turkey (or anything ELSE) so I'll use the small bit left for sammies. I hope you rest, quilt, and ENJOY the weekend! LOVE YOU!
On 11/27/2010, Gracie Jewellery said ...
I love that bag! Happy Pink Saturday. Hey, I having a give away!
On 11/27/2010, Linda said ...
Turkey tetrazzini...yummy. Good idea! Congrats on winning the bag. I love it!
On 11/27/2010, Donnie said ...
I haven't had Turkey Tetrazinni in forever. Looks really good. That is a lovely bloomer bag you won. So cute. Have a great day.
On 11/27/2010, Beverly said ...
Happy Pink Saturday, Susan. I love the bloomer bag. What a cute idea.
I'm glad you all had a nice Thanksgiving holiday. And, I love Turkey Tetrazzini. It is one of my mother's favorites.
We started decorating for Christmas yesterday, and I hope to get the majority finished tomorrow. I have to go back to work Monday, and it would be a great relief to be finished.
On 11/28/2010, Dandelion Quilts said ...
What a cute bag you won...I'd be sportin that all over town. LOL. You'll get the bear quilt done.
On 11/28/2010, sweet cottage dreams said ...
mmmm....that dish looks mighty wonderful!!!!!
nothing beats leftovers....however when you go to someone else's house for dinner there isn't anything in the fridge the next day....
i did make a wonderful pot of acorn squash and pumpkin soup. yummy!
the quilt is precious! do share about it when you have it finished.
i am tickled PINK that you love your bag! enjoy!! ;)
xo
becky
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