Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thanksgiving Day...

Well, Kirstin turned 21 today. It seems not so long ago that she was just my little, bitty baby girl and now she has grown into a beautiful young lady.




I am so very proud of her. And I love her so very much. Words cannot describe what she means to me.






Most of my siblings and their families came to my house for Thanksgiving. The food was delicious, thanks in part to Kirstin's cooking skills, and we all enjoyed being together again. There are quite a few of Kirstin's and Julie's cousins here, including Danielle, who likes Kirstin very much. Actually, all of Kirstin's cousins like her very much.



I love the table decorations I do for the Thanksgiving meal each year. I think the table is so pretty and sparkly. And very Fall-ish. Julie took this poetic picture of one of my candle holders.




One of my favorite flower pots is this "pumpkin," which I found several years ago. Every Fall I plant Violas in it.




I think it fits Thanksgiving Day very well.



Have a beautiful day!
"Thankfulness is the soil in which joy flourishes."

5 comments:

Daricia said...

oh my gosh i love the last phot in that 2009 post so much !! how cute is that? well happy 21st birthday, kristin -- and happy day to you too, kristin's proud mom!

Daricia said...

kirstin... sorry!!

Connie said...

I still remember holding Kirstin when we went to CA for Darryl & Anne's wedding. Her 4 cousins from her were sure looking forward to being there. I'm so thankful that you all have this opportunity to be together. :-)

Ruth said...

Daricia - I love that picture, too. I think it is so precious! :)

Connie - The cousins are all having a wonderful time together. Actually, ALL of us are having a wonderful time together! :)

Anonymous said...

Hello there friend! Just popping in to let you know I'm thinking of you, and to view the lovely photos and catch up on what's happening in your beautiful world. Glad to hear that all is well, and that you had a lovely and yummy Thanksgiving. We had the same here. Hugs!