Ever since my Grandma passed away I have had such a desire to pull my family close and keep them there. I have an Aunt and Uncle who live in the same city. Our families have always been close, doing things together as small children. Our families often made a Sunday trek to Oak Hills to visit grandma. Our summers were usually filled with BBQ's and gatherings as other members of the family came into town to visit. The Holidays were always full of family. We always went to Grandmas for the one day of the year grandma would take her teeth out when she dressed up like a witch for Halloween. Thanksgiving was a big production with a Perfect Turkey and all the fixings and lots of good company. Christmas was a festival of music, jokes and hand made gifts from Grandma.As we grew up and the older cousins started getting married, we started to stop having so many gatherings, celebrations and family events together. Life started to take over and there just got to be to many of us to all fit in one place.
While chatting with my cousin Jill we decided that we wanted to have a big Thanksgiving this year. With as much of the family as we can. So I sent out a mass email to everyone I have emails for. Sadly I have had some no's but there are some yes's and we are planning to have a fabulous time. I am excited to spend time with family. I hope to make a new tradition of trying to keep ties within my family strong. I think my Grandma would be proud.
Now I just have to find a place that will hold us all.
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That sounds like fun! See if you can use your church house. When I was growing up (out of state) we always did a huge Thanksgiving dinner at the church house. They may say no but it might be worth a try. After all, the gym is huge!
That is the plan
Can I be a part of your family??
OF COURSE YOU CAN! You already know I think of you like a sister.
This will be my first year preparing Thanksgiving Dinner in the nearly 10 years I've been married. We've always gone to a family member but this year it's all ME. My hubby and I were discussing that and I looked over at him and said "Golden Corral is open on Thanksgiving right?!" ;) But really I hope your Thanksgiving plans go really well and that lots of family members are able to attend! :)
You go girl! Honestly, I am not one of culinary brilliance and would prefer to be on dish washing duty, but I love that you want to do it! I support you 100% and hope that tons of your family shows up!
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