"Once we clearly acknowledge the soul, we can learn to hear it's cries. - Dallas Willard, Renovation Of The Heart."

It takes courage to pursue our dreams. It takes time and patience to unearth buried treasure. But I believe with all my heart that we must do both.

11.24.2011

Thanksgiving Day

 getting ready for family to arrive


Meg cutting sweet potatoes for fries
she turned 20 today, how can my baby be 20...


 we fried a turkey, so since we had the oil we thought we would 
make some sweet potato fries.  they came out great.


Meg and Jack




the boys 




Molly girl


Jack the cat


we had a beautiful cool, crisp day for gathering


 so many, many things to be thankful for...

hope you all had a wonderful day.

grace and peace

12 comments:

Janet said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Your table looks so festive....and I love sweet potato fries!

Unknown said...

Happy Thanksgiving. Your table looked great! and those Grandbabies! So cute!

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

Your home is overflowing with brilliance, in colour and in smilers. What a family, have a great thanksgiving!

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Glad you enjoyed the holiday with your beautiful family, Mary! Your table is exquisite! I LOVE sweet potato fries...

caryjo said...

Blessings. It was wonderful to see your pics.

Buffy said...

You are truly blessed with such a beautiful family! And Meg has the prettiest smile. Happy Thanksgiving!

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

Looks like a had a beautiful Thanksgiving! You are so right - there are so many things to be thankful for. :) Happy Birthday to your darling daughter too!

Terri Morse said...

Mary, this is such a delightful post! Your daughter and her little ones are beautiful. My son will turn twenty the day after Christmas. It all went by so quickly! I'm glad you had a nice Thanksgiving. Hugs, Terri

Unknown said...

Looks like you had a peaceful and heart warming Thanksgiving! Isn't God wonderful! Blessings on you, Connie

S. Etole said...

What a beautiful family you have.

Jennifer Richardson said...

beautiful family,
kitchen,
pets,
life,
heart,
Lord....just beautiful, beautiful
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thanks for the beautiful share:)
-Jennifer

laurel said...

Looks like y'all had a wonderful time! It was a beautiful day for it. Love how festive your table was.

Hugs!