Thanksgiving 2020

Because of the Covid 19 pandemic, our governor asked that we only gather with those who living within our own household.  It felt so strange to not have any visitors or more extended family at our table.  We also weren't allowed to have a turkey bowl.  

We still had my dad for the day, which was nice. 

We are also in the middle of changing my dad's medications for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's so he was struggling.  He's been having hallucinations and has felt horrible.  

THANKSGIVING

Janice and Hans came for Thanksgiving this year.

I was so excited to use my  new dishes for the holiday.

I got everything ready.

But my rolls refused to rise.  So I called my best friend Jeni.  Her advice was to put them near the fire.  Maybe my house was too cold. Mackay was watching a football game and didn't realize there was a pan of rolls and sat right on top.

SOS!! Jeni offered to make me rolls.  Best friends are THE BEST!  She was a life savor this year.

The boys played in the annual Turkey Bowl.  

We went to see Knives Out while the turkey was cooking.  Then once set we ate around 1:30 p,

Other than those darn rolls, we had a nice SNOWY holiday with Grandpa Earl, Janice and Hans and only got these three pictures... :(

(Thanks Kenzie for loving the snow blower)

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

Hayden's first year playing in the Turkey Bowl

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

Great weather for the Turkey Bowl 

Pretty sure Aaron tore his ACL again.

He's in pain and a little worried.

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

Thanksgiving

Movie: Fantastic Beasts

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

Thanksgiving

For some reason, I have a hard time remembering to take pictures on Thanksgiving.

Yet it is my VERY FAVORITE HOLIDAY!!!

While I watched the parade and set the table...

Mackay and Aaron played in our wards Turkey Bowl.

We went to see MockingJay Pt 2. while the turkey cooked.

One of my favorite parts about this holiday (besides that fact that it's just like Christmas - families gather, we eat a nice dinner, watch TV and relax, and everyone is happy because there are NO GIFTS!) is my Thanksgiving tablecloth.

I am grateful so many have signed it each year.

My mom was only alive to sign it one time.  It is a treasure to me.

I also love to see how my kids handwriting and answers change. 

We usually have Hans and Janice with us for Thanksgiving but due to an illness they weren't able to come.  But my sister Amanda and her family decided to come this year.  

Brett and Manda, Jane and Hayden

Aly, Kenz, and the crazy intense beagle Daisy

Manda took pictures but I didn't so I borrowed hers.  At least we have a few.

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl