What a wonderful time Thanksgiving is! It's a holiday that has nothing to do with gifts and everything to do with family. For that reason it is our favorite holiday.
This year we had the usual people gathered at our table. We are a small family. Although I now have only two brothers, there are many nieces and nephews and even more great-nieces and nephews far flung across the country. D has two sisters and several cousins, but only one sister lives near us. We count ourselves lucky to have five people at our Thanksgiving table.
Part of our tradition is going to a local nursery on Friday to purchase our wreath and kissing ball. That is always fun! David's sister A and I are usually the first through the door so we have first choice among the wreaths which are all fabulous. The thing we both appreciate is the uniqueness of the colors used as you'll be able to see. She and I agreed on one we thought very special:
Unfortunately, it was impossible to avoid the reflection in our storm door, but you can see how pretty the leaf is. Here is the kissing ball hanging above the railing planter filled with our own holly.
Next year D's sister A will be retiring to Florida, and we will sorely miss her. Sadly our numbers at the table will go down. We will stay in touch with as many family members as possible through letters, e-cards, and phone calls with as many of our family members as possible. The source of our festive greenery will also be gone as they are retiring from the wreath making business much to our dismay. I hope we can find another small business that makes creative greenery.
Despite inevitable changes, Thanksgiving will still be our favorite holiday!
That wreath is beautiful and I'm so happy you had a great time with everyone! Change happens - which sometimes is sad. But that's the way it is. (as you well know)
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