Thanksgiving 2018

We had a lovely few days with Mimi, Pa, Shannon, David, Aubryn, Annelise and Brookie! It was such a treat to have them come down to our little world for a few days. We filled our time eating good food - cajun, bbq, and all of the Thanksgiving delights. We enjoyed time at the park, in the yard, and hanging out around the house. Isaiah enjoyed having some additional competitors in fuse ball and basketball, and Violet loved all of the extra pets and extra nibbles of food!

We started a new tradition, which was so much fun. Talent Show night! Everyone performed at least one event. We had cheering, drawing, singing, tin whistle playing, magic tricks, recitation, juggling, science, sign language, and a guitar solo. Quite a talented bunch, I'd say! So much fun! We opened with a poem -

Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the town

Not a creature was stirring – not even a greyhound.

The turkeys were brined by Luke with great care

In hopes that enticing aromas would soon fill the air.

And Mimi in her travel pants, and Pa in his plaid

Had just arrived from Denver, and boy were they glad!

The Burcham girls eyed the pies, couldn’t wait for a piece

Sweet Aubryn, cool Brookie, and dear Annelise

Up early the next morning, Lucy settled for the parade

For that was her favorite part of Thanksgiving day!

Toward the TV, Isaiah flew like a flash

In hopes of seeing the great Ezekiel Elliot dash

Shannon had recipes ready to rock

She filled every pan, each bowl, and all pots

When what to our wondering eyes did appear?

But dear Uncle David and a case of craft beer!

There was a hostess named Holly, running to and fro

So happy to have her family there from Colorado

Noelle was the girl who lead cousin crafts

Decorations, name cards, and maybe pilgrim hats

What a delightful week we had in great weather

All stuck together like birds of a feather

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We are full of thanks to God for His many abundant blessings to us!!