If I only got one holiday a year with my mom, I’d totally pick Thanksgiving. That woman is a machine when it comes to planning a menu, shopping for ingredients and whipping up a feast. Her cornbread dressing is legen…wait for it…dary. Through her connections with family and friends she has a collection of other holiday recipes that are unparalleled.
Thursday? We’ve got brined, roasted turkey. The aforementioned dressing with gravy. Corn casserole that could almost be a dessert. Broccoli salad that is almost like vegetable candy. Cranberry sauce that you could pour over the whole meal, it’s that good.
And PAH. Pumpkin and pecan, ‘course.
This year she’s still full speed ahead on the meal prep, but there’s been lots of down time to snuggle and plot with Monkey.
He’s her number one fan right now, following her into every room, looking for her first thing in the morning, begrudgingly sharing his iPad so she can play Angry Birds.
And of course, demanding pony rides, which as you can see, she’s passively obliging.
We’re thankful to have her here this holiday, knowing full well the responsibilities she had to put on the back burner so she could snag this time with just us. Thanks, Texas, for sharing her.
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I’m so jealous. Eat a piece of pie for me?
Not a problem.
Aw, grandmothers are the best. Also, moms.
Gosh can I come to yours for Thanksgiving dinner?
Yep! Bring those kiddos.
I cracked up at the pony ride pic.
He was all, “I ride the MawMaw! I ride the MawMaw!” I was snorting I was laughing so hard.
hahah! The things grandmas do! Love the pony ride. Very fond of the grandma bond here- it’s magic.
He’s ridiculously spoiled right now. We’ll have to break him of that when she leaves!
I’m excited for you!! Sounds amazing and looks like monkey is having tons of fun!! So much love.
It’s such a peaceful, stress-free holiday this year. I am LOVING it.
That was an amazing culinary description of your mother’s cooking. I want to pull up a chair at that table. Sounds like a great Thanksgiving — and you might think about becoming a food blogger.
Once upon a time, I wanted to be! But I can barely muster the focus to be a mom blogger at the moment.
Maybe next year? I dunno.
This made me tear up. I love it when people write lovingly about their mamas <3 I'm so glad you have a your mama with you for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving Julie!!
My mom and I have not always seen eye to eye on things. It’s nice to both finally become adults.
What a great tribute! And I’m hungry for turkey (actually more even for pecan pie) at 6:30 am!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Thanks K!
Have a great weekend!
Looks like fun! I’m glad you’re getting this time together. Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s our nice, quiet holiday before the madness that will come at Christmas. Kids. EVERYWHERE.
Love the grammas.
Thank goodness for that relationship.
Love these pics.
I kinda wish I was coming to Thanksgiving
Always room for more.
When I was younger I remember my grandma & aunt making a huge Thanksgiving dinner for the entire family. It was so much fun & I miss it.
Some years are big and some years are small. I’m always grateful that there’s another year.
You are looking FANTASTIC by the way!
I’m lucky that my mom lives in town and its not just because she will cook and unload my dishwasher. I love hen she has little moments with Luke most!
Oh, I don’t know if mom and I could live in the same town.
But visits are sure nice.