Thanksgiving 2007

What a wonderful day. Happy and uneventful. Just the way I like it.

I'll give you an overview of how my day went. My older brother Micheal got home yesterday and Jessica (sister) came over too, so the entire immediate family was there. For the majority of the morning, we prattled and socialized. It was good to have everyone home. Micheal goes to St. John's in Minnesota, and it's his second year in college, so it's good to see him after so long. As for Jessica, she lives nearby but she's busy these days with school and work. The best part of the whole day was having everyone here for one happy holiday.

Later in the afternoon, Dad shuttled us to the park and brought a football. At first, it was just dad, andy, and me, but Micheal drove to the park and joined us before long. We scrimaged with Micheal and Andy vs. Me and Dad. Andy's team won before long, and we played pass afterwards. After getting my ass whooped by Micheal, we left. It was time for dinner.

Now dinner- the main event. We had a pretty normal thanksgiving dinner: turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, asparagus, stuffing, and buns. Mom cooked all of it, and it was absolutely incredible. And after dinner was the dessert. Trust me, you haven't lived until you have tasted my mom's chocolate caramel tart. Take one bite and your a step closer to heaven.

All of us stuffed ourselves to the brims. It's hilarious- all any us wanted to do after dinner is go to bed, we were so full. But that's why I loved today. It was just another warm, loving, family holiday. I can't wait for the next one.


"Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude." - E.P. Powell