Thanksgiving on the Farm

Thanksgiving this year, 2013, was different. Rhonda and
Steve had left on Thanksgiving day to go to Costa Rica. 
Trey and Jenna invited us to their home for dinner.

Brinton, Allison, Brexton, and Nixin , came.  We missed
Presley.  She was with them at Allison's parents earlier
in the day before they took her to her father.  We also
missed Cote who was uable to be with us.

Jenna's brother, aunt, cousin, her husband and children,
 came.  It was nice to meet them.

Dinner was wonderful.  Everything was delicious,
starting with a gourmet cheese ball and a cream cheese
log with crackers, as appetizers.  They served all of
the food that is traditional in our family; turkey, dressing,
ham sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean
casserole, rolls and pecan and caramel apple pie for
dessert.  Jenna brewed a delicious hot pumpkin drink
drink and there was a selection of soft drinks.

Everyone but us brought something to the dinner.
When we asked Trey what he wanted us to bring,
he said, "Nothing, you get to sit back and relax
this year."  I have to admit that even though I felt
lazy, it was very nice and relaxing to just enjoy the
wonderful food and good company.

It was a gentle and peaceful day on the farm and a
joy to watch the little ones playing with each other
 and the animals.  Montana and Harlee were so
proud to share it all with the rest of us.  I was
reminded of my Thanksgivings on our farm when
Montana explained everything in great detail.
Muggles had so much fun with Spur and the children.
Nixin, especially, made sure she was well loved and
played with.  I asked Brexton what his favorite
part of dinner was, and with a big grin, he replied,
"The pumpkin pie!"

Trey and Jenna played the role of host and hostess
with perfect poise and watching our great grand-
children enjoying each other's company and having
fun on the farm, gave us a very special reason to
count our many blessings on very this beautiful
Thanksgiving day.

We missed the rest of our family but knew that
wherever they were, they were enjoying Thanksgiving
surrounded by the love and laughter of family and
friends.

Thank you, Trey and Jenna for inviting us to your
beautiful home for a lovely Thanksgiving celebration.