We had our Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday. We were missing some of the family so there was only 14 sitting for the meal. With that few I really wanted everyone to sit together, but even with the two tables there wasn't enough room. Until my husband realized our dining table actually opened for a leaf we never had! So he made one...looks ugly but I always have a tablecloth on the table anyways. (you can see from the watermarks on the table why...it is on my painting-to-do list)
He's a handy guy to have around
And here it is, with the kitchen table, all decorated and ready for dinner
Too long to get it all in one picture.
My log candle holders, I had to spread them over the two tables.
One of my seasonal salt & pepper shakers
The butler cart decorated. This tray was from the dollar store, one of those silver ones. I painted it with acrylic paint and wrote Give Thanks on freehand. Hydrangeas I dried from the garden.
Our buffet decorated
The star of the show ready for the oven
Keeping Kaleb busy while dinner cooks
I made these place setting 'cards' from old clothespins I found at a flea market, attached a piece of corn paper, a leaf cut from a dollar store garland, some raffia made into bows and cardstock in a fall colour. They turned out so cute!
Turkey done!
All the girls did a wonderful job cleaning up and wouldn't let me help. :)
There will be one more setting for dinner next year! The baby is due in January.
(yes, I know, she/he will need their dinner put in the blender... lol)
Of course, I have to make a stock from the carcass and vegetables.
My husband and mother-in-law relaxing in the workshop/games room after everyone has left.
It was a wonderful day, dinner was delicious and there was plenty for people to take leftovers home and still leave lots for us. I was so thankful to have everyone here and especially for the health of our families.
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