A Net In The Bush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front lights are looking good this year!

Maybe Next Year

 

 

We were at Ace getting some replacement Christmas lights and noticed this. Maybe next year we can get them to do our roofline, since I'm not getting up on any ladder to dangle lights or myself from the roof.

And So It Begins Again

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So it is written, that on the weekend after the giving of thanks, shall the Christmas boxes be brought forth and the decorating begun.

Thankful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It would have been nice to have a couple more people around the table, but this turned out to be one of our better Thanksgivings so all is well. We'll do it all again next year!

The Fam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life's not always easy or fair, but we still have so much to be thankful for in this family.

The Dishes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The only downside to Thanksgiving. Someday a robot will do this and the day will finally be perfect.

The Other Dog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gigi on the prowl for more table scraps.

The Dad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And once the feasting is done, what's left? Relaxing with some football while putzing on the phone.

The Desserts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A classic duo.

The Feast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To answer an earlier question, the food from Cracker Barrel was amazing. Possibly the best Thanksgiving meal we've had. The turkey in particular was excellent. The only thing that wasn't as good, was the gravy. It was good, but Mari's is better. I think we will definitely do this again next year.

The Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mari always puts out an impeccable holiday table, T-day is no different.

The Parade And The Pet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can tell Mad is captivated. Side note: NBC coverage of the parade is way better than anyone else's. Remember that for next year. This program must of course be followed by the dog show. This is non-negotiable.

The Parade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Does it get any better than that? I think not.

Crackin' Good Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It also came with a well done, color coded manual that told you how and at what temp to cook everything, including timings so it would all come out about the same time. Really impressive! Now we just have to hope the food is as good.

Crackin' Good Packaging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We decided to let Cracker Barrel do the heavy lifting on Thanksgiving this year and ordered a feast through them, leaving Mari with only the pistachio pudding and green bean casserole to make. So far we're very impressed, the pickup process was smooth, and the box everything came in is very sturdy with carry handles.

Late Bloomer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's mid-November and this lone little flower decided it needed to shine.

Cooped Up Again

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm assuming this is the same one from six days ago, our buddy the hawk is back.

Cooped Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's probably not the best thing for the birds we feed, but it's always nice to see a Cooper's Hawk hanging out for a moment. They're so fun to watch and pretty to boot.

Little Grey Face

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never get tired of seeing this little grey face in the window when I come home.

Welcome Visitors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A couple of friends in the front yard this morning.

Hazy and Crisp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frost dusted roofs and lawns, with the dawning sun coming through a willow tree for a nice touch.

Crisp And Hazy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A pretty, peaceful morning around the neighborhood.

WOTM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Going to be hard to top last month, but it's time to head into the holiday stretch!