Thanksgiving Sparkman Style

It was wonderful to host another year of Thanksgiving.

I had asked Rob to go and wake Lillian up from nap, but Daddy decided to slumber a little too!















As a hostess gift for all the lovely ladies, I made aprons for each of the "cooks". It was real treat to surprise these special women with a handmade gift.

 The Dorsey Trio-
Mom's apron- Pink for love and 3 hearts to represent her two daughters and herself
Beth's apron- a solid stripe for being the oldest and 2 hearts of the sisters
My apron- a double stripe (second born) and 2 hearts of the sisters.

 Anxiously awaiting..... cheese! I am not sure who was more impatient about waiting to eat, Madison or Loki

 An unexpected guest in the kitchen (Loki) made for a bit of shuffling to get the food on the table.
My little dog lover was in heaven have her cousin Loki to visit.

Our Thanksgiving spread....

Stuffing, red cabbage, corn casserole, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, black olives, and fruit

 The wonderful turkey (tasted like ham) carved for serving.

 Of course you can't forget the wine and the bread.

As usual, my sister and her husband drove from New Hampshire to be with my grandmother and Henry and parents. Pops and his fiancee Ann even made the long drive up from Florida to join in the celebrations.

12 was just the right number! (Because Lillian was sick, she actually napped right through Thanksgiving dinner)

 After dinner desserts... homemade apple, pumpkin and pecan pie, served with a side of squirty cream.

 We passed the afternoon and evening by playing family games. Lillian liked helping Uncle Sean with his dominoes.

An attempt at capturing a picture of Papi's princesses....

Better luck next time!