Part 1: Holiday Weekend Wrap Up
Well, Thanksgiving finally came. No mishaps with the food and I didn't hear anyone gasp in horror over a cobweb hanging off the bathroom lighting or clump of dog hair, so I think I did ok. :-P
A fun thing that happened was that I decided to go play some Christmas carols on the piano, which is not something I normally do with a house full of people. However, I've been thinking lately that it's a bit of a shame to have spent all those years learning to play, and then not using that talent. In the past there have been times where I have played in church, but it's been quite a while now since there's been an opportunity in my life where my talent has been needed. So, anyway, I figured what the heck - maybe it would be nice to play for my extended family, maybe some of them would enjoy it. Well, much to my surprise, right away my brother came over and started singing! Then my Dad came over and grabbed the guitar and started playing along. Then my mother-in-law came in and joined the singing too! Eventually even my brother-in-law came in to add his voice. I had such a great time making music with family - what a blessing that was to me!
At one point my sister-in-law brought in a tip jar. We didn't get any actual money but we did get a bottlecap, a poker chip (other family members were playing poker) and a Ferraro Rocher candy. Oh well, better than "boos". :-D
Also I wanted to mention, before the big day, DH and DD opened our glass-topped coffee table in the sunroom and took out the seashells and put in my "doo-dads" I took last time we were up at our Adirondack property to remind us of our special place. So as promised, here is a pic of how it turned out:
DD I think pretty much laid it all out herself. She did a great job, huh? And if you look closely, we have the bonus of having a "fungus among us" all the time now. Har har.
There is more to tell yet about our weekend, but it will have to wait until the next post...
The end.
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11 comments:
It sounds like you had a beautiful day. I love your descriptions of playing the piano and the family singing. It's amazing how music can draw people together. And I agree- you worked hard for that talent so bless everyone with it.
That looks so pretty, she did do a great job.
I hope you have a good Monday.
Jodi
Sounds like a blast!
Looks like a great holiday meal!
You should enter this post into my Family FotoFun Friday here.
DD did a WONDERFUL job of designing the shadow box table display.
I don't know if you remember, but many years ago, when you used to come down to my house for Thanksgiving, we had a musical day as well...your father played the ukelele, my brother played the organ, I think my sister played the guitar...I have pictures somewhere, or my Mom does. It was so much fun. Maybe I'll bring my flute over one day and we can play some Christms duets. :)
If I can ever find the pictures, I'll send them to you. :)
I'm so happy you had such a lovely day, and the food looks delicious...which stuffing receipe did you use?
Hi.
So, you had a wonderful time, the food looks good too.
Why are piano players so shy? lol.
I know a couple friends that play the piano but are just like you.
I think talent is better when shared.
A good Tuesday.
The food looks really delicious. You sure did have a hearty feast. ;)
I, too, like to play the piano. But not in front of a crown though. I'm quite shy.
Just dropping by and waned to wish a good day.
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Sounds like a memory was created!
How fun! My dad started taking piano lessons a few years ago. He usually plays something for us, but not this time. It was a little crazy. He's always the tallest kid at the recitals.
Love what your dd did! It looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us.
Looks and sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving so did we. I love the shadowbox coffee table, your daughter did a great job...Jude
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