We had a houseful this Thanksgiving. Carol was here with the two granddaughters, Cassidy (4) and Elizabeth (7). Mel was also here. That makes six people, 5 of them female, sharing 2 1/2 baths and 2 bedrooms and a basement. Poor Frank, even the dog is a female. Mel brought her dog, Teenie,a one year old Boston Terrier. Even she is a female!
Thanksgiving we had 12 people. Frank was getting a bit nervous because every day I seemed to add 'just one more' to the list. Food we had a plenty. Table space and chairs - not so much. When we got to a possible 13, well that was a problem since the table fit 12 uncomfortably, 13 not at all. But we stayed at a managable 12, even though I had 13 plates. That was a surprise. I thought I had 12, handed Mel all the plates and we were all VERY surprised when she had one left over. We counted those plates on the table at least 10 times. Can plates reproduce?
The dinner was excellent of course. Frank outdid himself once again. Besides Turkey etc we also had prime rib and grilled root veggies. Mary loved the veggies and thought we had made them just for her! Roger's pies were excellent as was the apple pie baked by Shel, Chip's girlfriend.
Normale also attended as well as my dad. I think he had a good time but all the people was a bit overwhelming for him. Mel brought him home right after dinner was finished.
We repeated the same thing the next night. Fred and family came over, and so did Sandy so we had 10 people. The table fits 10 comfortably. Frank made his turkey leftover dish and we served all the rest of the left overs. My brother had to leave fairly early. His back was really bad. But we got to visit with Dale and Sandy and that was fun.
Mel left yesterday and Carol and the kids leave tomorrow. I will miss them and be glad to have my peace and quiet back. Frank leaves on Saturday for Vegas so I will have a whole week to myself. YEH!!!
Only sad part - no Becky and Shawn. I know they had a super weekend in Texas and i know having them here would have been super hectic, but still it would have been nice. Everyone all at once. That and Brad coming too would have been perfect.
Mel and I decided - next year we all go to Texas. We even have the bed assignments all worked out. See you next year, Shawn and Becky!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!!!!!!!!!!
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