Thanksgiving Day is a Happy Day!

by Alli

I remember it as if it was yesterday – the Thanksgiving Musical at my children’s school. The kids come bounding onto the stage. They are fully arrayed in their Pilgrim and American Indian costumes. They are singing Thanksgiving Day is a happy day when we say thank you, Lord . . . 

Thanksgiving Tablescape1

And every time the word Thanksgiving has been uttered since then, that song replays itself in my head. There are also visions of crimson and golden leaves swirling slowly to the ground. The tantalizing smells of pumpkin pies are wafting from the oven. The decadent creamy, coffee-kissed taste of my famous mocha punch.

The recipe for Mocha Punch has already been posted here. You MUST make mocha punch on Thanksgiving Day!  Really!

Yes, my Thanksgiving week is also filled with the hustle and bustle of grocery shopping, last-minute cleaning, and a time-line to get it all done.  We have Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:00 pm sharp!  By then I’ve about decided that I no longer like to cook and I’m not cooking another thing as long as I live! 🙂

Children's Table1

The Family Gathers

But then the family gathers around the food-laden table, with hands folded and heads bowed in thanks to God, who is so generous and full of mercy and grace. I forget about the fatigue. Instead, I look into the eyes of my family – my husband, children, and grandchildren – and realize that, yes, I am smitten with cooking and entertaining and I do it with a full and loving heart – toward God and toward them.

Thanksgiving Day Is A Happy Day

So, as Thanksgiving Day approaches, I would like to wish you, my dear reader, a very, very happy Thanksgiving – from my house to yours – because Thanksgiving Day is a happy day when we say thank you, Lord! So, I’ve included some photos of my Thanksgiving Day Table. Cheers (clinking glasses filled with a delicious mocha punch)!  Bon Appetit!

fall placesetting

 

Grandchildren's Table

You May Also Like

Mama’s Cornbread Dressing

Mom's Cornbread Dressing

Deep-Fried Thanksgiving Day Turkey

Giblet Gravy, Chicken and Dumplings, Southern Fried Chicken - Deep Fried Turkey

Deep-Fried Turkey Rub

Most Viewed Posts - Giblet Gravy, Mom's Chicken and Dumplings

The Making of a Family Christmas Card (funny!)

About Me - Family Photo

13 comments

Kriss MacDonald October 31, 2013 - 10:39 am

Because I’m British and American, we always celebrated Thanksgiving when we were living in London. For me it’s even more extra special as my twins were born on Thanksgiving day!
Thank you for hosting Throwback Thursday.

Reply
Alli October 31, 2013 - 3:41 pm

How neat that your children were born on Thanksgiving and for you to be American and British. I always wanted to be British because of the accent. My mom is a twin, but none of her kids had twins. I would love twin grand kids! Thanks so much for linking up!

Reply
Alli October 31, 2013 - 3:42 pm

People like you are the reason it’s so awesome. Thanks for partying with us!

Reply
[email protected] October 31, 2013 - 10:47 am

Your table looks so nice and I adore all of your owls!

Reply
Alli October 31, 2013 - 3:38 pm

Thanks, Paula! I’ve already had the photo shoot for this year’s table and I didn’t like it so I’m redoing it all tomorrow. Sigh . . .

Reply
Amanda Smith October 31, 2013 - 8:31 pm

What adorable Decorations! I just love Owls. I hope you and yours have much to be thankful for this year!

Reply
Alli November 2, 2013 - 6:14 am

I love owls, too! Thanks for stopping by. Hard to believe it’s already November! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, as well!

Reply
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint November 5, 2013 - 5:13 pm

Alli, your owl decor is so cute! Love it!!!

Reply
Alli November 6, 2013 - 6:30 am

Thanks, Denyse!

Reply
Zan November 13, 2013 - 1:31 pm

And this one from last year…Oh myyyyyyyyyyy! Lovely!

Reply

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.