I picked up Cee and we drove over to the Princess' house. She had just started setting out some of the food that we were going to eat but the deep fried turkey was still cooking so we had some time to relax. We lucked out and had a beautiful day for our Thanksgiving dinner with everyone. It was right around 68 degrees outside with a slight breeze. The skies were clear and the sun shining. Beautiful!!
When we ate, we all had to try some of everything that was brought or what the Princess had made. A few things, besides the turkey, were outstanding. There was a dessert that the Princess made (I've forgotten what she called it) that was delicious, as well as a cranberry relish that was made with jello. There was mashed potatoes that were baked, green bean casserole, a corn (bread) casserole (with lots of yummy corn!), the Princess' chicken dressing (a cornbread dressing that had lots of chicken in it) that is so yummy, everyone that tastes it is always a bit surprised. We also had some deviled eggs that both the Princess and I had made and so there was plenty for everyone. I had made a big tray of my Nut cups (pecan) as a surprise to the Princess. They are always a hit and some of the people that were there had never had them before.
There were a dozen adults and six or seven kids but everyone got to eat all they wanted and there was still plenty left over for those that wanted to bring some home for later. I brought two plates home for the Beast and he was hungry! He enjoyed it all. I think Cee brought home enough for two meals for her. The turkey had pretty much been eaten down to the bone (except for the wings and the legs). Cee grabbed a wing, one of the kids grabbed a leg of the turkey and we laughed because it seemed so *Renaissance* to watch him gobble it up. The other leg had had a few slices taken off it but I know it would never have gone to waste, regardless.
I spent some time talking with Johnnycake's dad and two aunts. I still can't believe his dad, who looks too young to be his father until he said something about being in his 40's. That made me think of my son, Markus, who has a son almost Johnnycake's age. That's my grandson, Doc....the one in the Marines. So I guess it DOES make sense now. His aunts were a real trip...we laughed over a few things we talked about and one aunt said, *There are problems in EVERY family* after they talked about multiple marriages, kid problems (grandkids, actually), etc. that their kids have. It's true. There is no such thing as a *perfect* family.
Gunner was so cute. He loves running around outside and he did a lot of it today. I think he will have a great night sleeping when the Princess puts him down for the night. Tara's little one, Chance, was having a great time running all over the property and climbing on things with Chewlee and the other kids. You had to laugh at their antics.
Tara's other son, Keith, and his girlfriend, showed up for dinner, too. Gotta love that kid. He's in his second year of college now and has been living closer to school since about a month before the year started. I think he both enjoys and hates not living at home. Both he and his girlfriend (who is also in college) have to work to pay for the apartment they share and that means he HAS to be an adult now. They also shop for their food together and he's got a much better idea of how the world works. I gave them both a big hug and kiss when they came to say goodbye so they could get home before it got dark.
Cee and I stopped for a bit at her place when I brought her home so she could give me four of the five videos of mine that she had borrowed. I think she will probably pick out a couple more this weekend when we go to the zoo. I still don't know if Chewlee will be able to come with us because the Princess, who has been battling a cold all week, had taken Nyquil about 15 minutes before the little girl's mother called her and forgot to ask when she was going to pick up her daughter on Saturday morning. The Beast wants to leave around 10am, which gives us time to wake up and he can take Baron for a run before we leave, too. That way we will be sure that he doesn't have any accidents while we are gone.
Baron hasn't had one since he was a puppy but I sure don't want to push our luck since we will be gone five hours or more. He's older now and, like us *older* folk, he can't seem to go four hours without having to pee. I mean even at night...LOL.
I'm tired so I am going to get my butt back to bed now. I fell asleep shortly after getting home and woke up to use the bathroom and write this blog. Love you all and I hope you ate well today. Be happy. Have a great day tomorrow and this upcoming weekend. I'll be recovering tomorrow from all the food I ate and getting ready to hit the zoo on Saturday. ***Hugs***
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