I wasn’t feeling particularly overwhelmed with surprise that Thanksgiving had come around again, but it did seem to sneak up quickly once we had entered the Fall sector of 2010. I played it low key, just hanging around the house alone, watching some 30 Rock, and working on my xtranormal videos (more on that later). Christi had picked Briana the night before and they were staying at my house, but they had all left first thing in the morning to head to Thanksgiving feasts with their Nana and Big Daddy, each with separate meals.
Our family gathering this year was at Jim and Jan’s house in Bellbrook. It was the standard ‘come at 4, eat at 5’ gathering. I had stopped at the store to pick up a bottle of Riesling wine at my Mom’s request, and it was close to 5pm when I got there. I hadn’t eaten a single thing all day, so I immediately dug into the shrimp, peanuts, pumpkin dip, soda pop, and a stupid bowl of M&Ms that kept taunting me. I nearly made the fatal mistake of filling up before dinner was served.
Doug and Brittney, now living in Robinson, Illinois
With my favorite niece Megan
It was typical wonderful fare: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, green bean casserole, dinner rolls – plus a huge array of pies and desserts. Mom had brought most of the pies which included pumpkin, pecan, and cherry for Ed. It was a dizzying experience to relish such good food and revel in such good company.
Virginia, Aaron, Bev, and Denise, chowing on the Turkey Day vittles
Grandpa, Ed, Darlene, Tom, and Bob
Debby and Mike, expecting both pie and a baby
Jacob, Zac, and Lauren
Ed is quite pleased with his special cherry pie
The turnout was big as usual, but we were missing all of Bev & Ed’s kids and grandkids. Also, Darlene and her kids could only stay until about 6pm as they had the Robinson affair brewing at their house. Christi didn’t get the kids there until after 7pm, but it was all good. She stayed and visited with everyone while they were there.
Tori and Adam retire to the basement for some magic tricks and other toy throwing
Natalie and Dan, making the most of Thanksgiving
Cathy and Debby review the ultrasound of Debby’s baby boy, the alien
Diana and Grandpa looking satisfied after the big meal
Bob and Mom, and an inordinate amount of jewelry
Ash and Briana beam their lovely smiles
Erine and Bryan, ready for a long winter’s nap
It wouldn’t be a gathering if Mom wasn’t peddling her jewelry
The hosts with the mosts: Jim, Jan, Eric, Nikki, Ben, and Nikki’s boyfriend Mike
In attendance was as follows: Grandpa Murphy, Diana & Tom, Cathy, Debby & Mike, Dan & Natalie and Tori, Mom & Bob, Ashleigh, Briana, and Christi, Denise & Aaron and Adam and Megan, Bryan & Erine, Bev & Ed, Ed’s sister Virginia, Jim & Jan, Ben, Nikki & her boyfriend Mike, Eric, Darlene, Brittney & Doug, Jacob & Lauren, Zac. The Murphy dog Nutmeg, now known unofficially as Meggie, provided additional bonus entertainment.
I left around 8pm, hoping to catch a movie at home, but being too tired to actually focus my eyes on the TV. The weather outside was rapidly dropping and had gone from the 60’s to the 20’s over the next few days.
Winter was on its way along with the holiday preparations that came with December and the Christmas season.
2010 will continue…
I want to be a F*rrell/Murphy!
Peter
December 2nd, 2010
Great posting and great pictures of everyone. I especially like the picture of Ed and his cherry pie. He expressed to me how much he appreciates Barb making it for him. THANK YOU BARB!
Bev
December 5th, 2010