Thanksgiving was very enjoyable. Even with "camo man" carving the turkey...it all turned out wonderful. My Dad has another nickname:"Foreman Jim". My brother gave it to him because he has a tendency to be, well, a bit bossy. It is not a bad trait...just executive-ish. My dad says that it takes one to know one. In that case, there were too many foremen/forewomen in the kitchen this weekend :) But many hands make light work. More time for me to sip wine and stir the beans.
Once again, Everyday Food was at my right hand. I had a clipboard, time schedule, and a whole lotta lists. It paid off. I felt very organized.
The highlight of my weekend actually came the day after Thanksgiving. My friends from high school had lunch together. It was so exciting to see these girls! Some of them I hadn't seen since graduation. It was a tad surreal sitting there with them all grown up- talking babies and husbands and homes. After lunch we hit up some of the downtown shopping. Laughing, lots of chattering, and the spending of money ensued. Good times. We promised to make it an annual event. For those of you who couldn't make it...we really, really missed you! If you see your foxy face in this picture, leave me a comment and I'll send you the picture file.
Love the picture! I have been waiting all weekend for someone to post a picture! I was so sad that I couldn't be there. Everyone looks so wonderful...it must have been great to catch up! Are you going back over to your Dad's for Christmas? We just decided to fly up there for Christmas and I would love to meet up! Just let me know!
Posted by: Cherrise | December 01, 2008 at 07:11 AM
It was so great to see you Libby! I look forward to our new tradition of gathering each year :)
Posted by: Kristen | December 01, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Libby, it was so great to see you and to do some catching up. It was long over due! I am so thrilled to see that everyone is doing so well and that everyone seemed very happy. I look forward to making this a tradition and hopefully adding a few more faces to the picture as the years roll on.
Posted by: Brandie Dragt | December 01, 2008 at 09:57 AM
I am SOOOOO JEALOUS that I was not in attendance! It would have been so nice to see all of you!
Posted by: Alicia | December 01, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I am so sad that I wasnt able to be there! Please tell me that the color coordination was planned???? Everyone looks so cute!
Posted by: Jana Gilchrist (Price) | December 01, 2008 at 12:55 PM
"Bossy" why I have never in all my life...
Posted by: Jim Hickman | December 01, 2008 at 06:52 PM
LOVE ALL OF YOU SO MUCH!!! I can't tell you what a breath of fresh (highschool) air that was. Libby, I had a blast shopping with you, I enjoyed every laugh that day!! To all of you who couldn't make it, please, please, please let us know when you will be in town, I am sure we can do this all over again!!! XoXo to ALL of you and hopefully it won't take 10+ years to do this again...love to you and your families, always...Dem
Posted by: Demeri | December 01, 2008 at 09:07 PM
I second what Demeri said! This was so fun! I wish I could have gone shopping too.. but the baby was calling... thanks Tishelle :o) We really need to do make this tradition.. the more the merrier!
Posted by: Corrine | December 02, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Yes it was great to see everyone!! So fun, definetly needs to be a tradition from now on! Hopefully more people can come each year! Sorry I missed out on shopping too! Love you all!!
Posted by: heidi | December 02, 2008 at 02:57 PM
I agree with what everyone said to a tee! It was great! Looks like Kelli missed the photo shoot though...shoot...well, there's always next year
Posted by: Erin | December 02, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Hey Libby-Would you mind sending me this photo? A bunch of lovely ladies don't you think???
Posted by: Tishelle | December 03, 2008 at 01:43 PM