We traveled up to Connecticut to visit Dad's side of the family for Thanksgiving. It was good to stop in and see Grampa's new apartment and listen to him reminiscing with stories of Italy, WW2, and family history.
~My Grandparents~
Everyone gathered midday as we enjoyed snacking, chatting, and preparing for the bountiful meal.
Time for pie and games!
To Sarah's tradition-keeping delight, Aunt Ellen declared we would bring out their Christmas decorations, our normal day-after-Thanksgiving activity.
More traditions: an annual Nutcracker, and...must-have orange Danish rolls. How thoughtful!
Later we meandered outside by the fire while some of us braved the kayaks and cold water. We also caught a glimpse of the effects of Hurricane Sandy along the nearby shoreline.
It was time to leave for Virginia all too quickly. Thank you, everyone, for hosting us!
~Hannah
Thanks for sharing the photos! How sweet that your Connecticut family had the orange danish and put up the Christmas decorations!!
Posted by: Chris | Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Just this morning I was thinking about you guys and that I hadn't seen a post for a little while. I was wondering if you are okay. Glad to see you are having such a wonderful time!
Posted by: Stephanie in MI | Friday, November 30, 2012 at 12:05 AM
What fun to see Tom's family, it looks like you had a good time but it looks cold.
Posted by: Rose | Friday, November 30, 2012 at 04:59 AM
Looks like it was fun to see everyone up north.
I am going to a sibling reunion next Friday in Miami
Hope you have your decorations up .
Posted by: Tammy C | Friday, November 30, 2012 at 06:24 AM
Such good times with with family! The photo of your parents is lovely.
Posted by: Carrie | Friday, November 30, 2012 at 07:19 AM
Thanks for sharing the pictures. I looks like you had a wonderful together. I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
Love,
Marie
Posted by: Marie | Friday, November 30, 2012 at 07:47 AM
I loved seeing the pictures! The food looked delicious and I thought everyone's Christmas attire was so very nice! Glad to hear you had a blessed trip, I was praying for your safety.
Posted by: Sharon | Saturday, December 01, 2012 at 04:38 PM
I am so glad everyone had a good time! I can see such a resemblance in Tom's family!
Posted by: Leslie W | Saturday, December 01, 2012 at 09:07 PM
Thank you, Chris, Stephanie, Rose, Tammy, Carrie, Marie, Sharon, and Leslie for commenting. Spending time with family is such a blessing.
Posted by: Hannah | Sunday, December 02, 2012 at 07:14 PM