Happy Turkey!

What a wonderful Thanksgiving we had.  Our hosts, Adam and Melissa, outdid themselves.  The house and the table were decorated to perfection, and the food was scrumptious. 

 

It all started in the entry way, with a welcoming display of seasonal items and wines of all kinds.

 

 

 

They even listed the wine selection on the cute blackboard that they made.

 

 

 

They were able to put 3 tables together to make a spacious grouping of place settings.

 

 

 

Heather added a crudite tray artfully designed to resemble a turkey.

 

 

 

 

Then, Scott challenged Grandpa to a game of corn hole.

 

The object of the game is to get 4 bean bags into the hole in the plywood beds.

 

 

 

Grandpa won and was crowned "The Turkey".

 

 

 

Lots of fun was had with those turkey hats.

 

 

 

Then, on to the meal with Adam expertly carving the beast.

 

 

 

Grandpa mashed the mounds of potatoes.

 

 

Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal (not one side dish was left out), and then Grandma passed out nightshirts to Amanda and Valerie, and P.J.s to Reese and Maddie.

 

 

Best picture of the day.....love those hats!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Old Fashioned Fun

After the Halloween rush, we were in the mood for some good old fashioned fun, so we invited all of the kids over for a weenie roast.  Scott and Dad had the perfect shirts.

 

When we told Amanda and Valerie that we wanted to roast hot dogs and bob for apples, they couldn't wait.

 

 

Before the roast, we had our usual gab fest, and lots of laughs.  Here is Jason imitating Heather when she is on her cell phone in the evening.

 

 

The roast commenced, with Dad and Scott having a great time.

 

 

 

While the hot dogs were roasting, we bobbed for apples.  Scott was the first to volunteer.

 

 

 

Melissa showed great skill, and got her apple.

 

 

Amanda dove right in.

 

 

I think Kim got a nose full.

 

Then, on to the beanbag toss.  Maddie showed great talent.

 

 

Grandpa even got into the act.

 

 

It wasn't an easy task to get each color beanbag into its own color pail.

 

 

But, a good time was had by all, especially Reese who stole all the left over apples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 4, 2000

That was the day that Duane and I tied the knot.  What a memorable day it was, complete with a wonderful wedding celebration, thanks to all those who attended.  It has been wedded bliss ever since, and I had to have one more look at some of the pictures many people took.

 

Traditionally, the groom was not able to see the bride until she walked down the aisle.  But we decided that we wanted to walk together.  Last minute touches....

 

 

My little cousin, Amanda, was an adorable flower girl.

 

 

 

It was so much fun walking together, and seeing all of our friends and relatives.

 

 

Our first dance to "All The Way" by Celine Dion and Frank Sinatra, was romantic.

 

Among those watching were Duane's sister Sandy and his son Scott.

 

Here I am with my two sons, Jason and Adam.

 

 

Also, my daughter Heather, and that cute little flower girl again.

 

 

Duane was so thrilled to have Scott and wife Kim at our wedding.

 

 

Happily married, and Happy Ever After......