Thanksgiving Day
This was not a usual Thanksgiving Day for Bob and me. It was only the second time in our 15-year marriage that we stayed home for Thanksgiving. The majority of our Thanksgiving Day holidays have been spent in Virginia or in New Hampshire at either Bob’s brother or sister’s house. We stopped going to Virginia for the Thanksgiving holiday, when Bob’s brother and our sister-in-law moved to Hawaii. In 2010 we spent the holiday at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. We ate a traditional Thanksgiving dinner that year at the Concordville Inn Restaurant in Concordville, PA . In 2011 we spent the holiday in Niagara Falls, Canada. We ate dinner at the Market Buffet, located in the Casino Niagara. It wasn’t a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner but good nonetheless. Last year we once again spent the Thanksgiving holiday in New Hampshire with Bob’s sister and our brother-in-law, where we enjoyed the company of family and the great taste of traditional Thanksgiving Day fare.
Thanksgiving Day, this year, was a laid-back affair.
Around 10:00 AM we met Stacey, Mike and the girls at Betts Park, a local park in our hometown of Warren, PA. Earlier this month Bob and I purchased an L.L. Bean sled for Harper and June. Yesterday morning Grampa took the girls for a sled ride.
Grampa Takes Harper and June on a Sled Ride
Grampa Takes Harper and June on a Sled Ride
One last ride around a tree
Grampa pulled the girls fast around the tree.
Harper and June didn’t have fun in the snow only by going for a ride in the sled. After the sled ride, the girls played in the snow.
Fun in the Snow
Fun in the Snow
Fun in the Snow
Fun in the Snow
We parted ways, when leaving Betts Park. Stacey and Mike took the girls home for a nap. A few hours later Stacey, Mike and the girls went to Mike’s parents’ home for Thanksgiving Day dinner. It wasn’t mentioned; however, I believe the four of them went to Stacey’s mom and stepfather’s house later in the day. Bob and I spent rest of the day at home, enjoying the company of each other. We watched a movie, “We’re the Millers”. The movie is a comedy, and there were a few opportunities for a good chuckle.
Bob and I talked about eating dinner out; however, we opted to stay home. I didn’t prepare a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner; however, we did have turkey.
This turkey breast tenderloin was accompanied with some vegetables.
and, for dessert …
It was a great Thanksgiving Day dinner for two people who are watching their carbohydrate intake!
Later in the evening Bob and I played a game of Scrabble. I can’t remember the last time we played Scrabble. It has been a couple of years at least! We had a good game, and Bob came out the victor.
This is how we spent our Thanksgiving Day. How did you spend your Thanksgiving?
The Beauty Around Us 
6 Responses to “Thanksgiving Day”
Sounds like a perfect Thanksgiving…. I’d love playing in that snow!!!!! Even your healthy dinner sounded great…. We are in FL visiting George’s son and family. They fixed us a FEAST yesterday…. Wonderful!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
I think that was a perfect Thanksgiving! Adorable photos of Bob and your family. The twins looked adorable all bundled up in their winter clothes, and the toboggan will give you a lot of great memories.
What fun Linda, the girls are beautiful. They were really bundled up for the snow. We had the same storm and also have the snow. You got some great photos of the girls.
This is a blessed time of year…
Linda, I love the photos of your grandchildren in the snow! What fun! Glad you had a happy Thanksgiving. Have a great weekend!
I see that you have gotten a bunch of snow up there. We got nothing over here. Just rain & wind. I’m waiting for the first good snow. I’ll be watching.