Thanksgiving 2012

Happy Thanksgiving from the Kingstons, Luceks, and Morrisons. Gavin woke up very early on Thanksgiving day and literally about 10 minutes before our early supper, around 3 PM, he fell fast asleep on the couch - missing the feast and the family photo.

Bristol set the table. She was very helpful and did such a great job. We kept the feast pretty basic this year. My sister brought the rolls and pies, my mom brought the southern-style green beans, and Casey and I were responsible for the turkey and mashed potatoes. 

Sleeping through supper

Earlier in the day my sister and I had a couple of crafty activities planned for the kids. Courtney brought ice cream cones, frosting, sprinkles, and M&Ms for Christmas tree making. Gavin enjoyed dying the frosting and eating the leftover M&Ms, which I thought I had sort of hidden on the other side of the room, behind the easel.

Later in the day, our neighbor Lucy came over and I helped the kids make pine cone bird feeders. The pine cones were a gift from our Nana Cathy all the way in Tennessee! Again, Gavin enjoyed eating the leftover materials.

While the turkey roasted the kids painted and played outside.

Bristol especially loved climbing our trees and being silly with Uncle Casey. Though our visit with the Luceks was brief, we really enjoyed their company and look forward to future family fun.

When we weren't all outside with the kids, the men watched football and sampled home brew. 

The family

Our cherished grandmother (and mother) Mimi passed away Tuesday night before Thanksgiving. About seven years after the death of our Papa, Mimi went to sleep for the last time and joined her beloved husband, daughter, sister, and grandson in heaven. We know they were looking down on those of us still living and smiled as we enjoyed each others company, loved each other genuinely, and shared a meal in their memory and tradition. We miss them dearly and yet are grateful they are together in heaven, as we are together on earth.

Martha Faye Kingston

December 1, 1925 - November 20, 2012

Many blessings to each of you and your families this Thanksgiving weekend. May the holidays be a time of happiness and peace for all of us.