tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post6714373376562860166..comments2024-02-24T03:29:04.710-08:00Comments on a place to share...: Lessons learned.torriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17903591819503011886noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-74996027401413957822011-11-30T05:08:13.320-08:002011-11-30T05:08:13.320-08:00Gotta catch up on your posts. Yes, I know exactly ...Gotta catch up on your posts. Yes, I know exactly how you feel- it is a shame we allow thanksgiving to pass by sometimes without truly enjoying and reflecting on those things we are thankful for. I love creating new memories and combining them with the old. So I am thinking I am up for some changes too!Kitchen Belleicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025789951330518415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-90473342677911906442011-11-29T18:53:12.188-08:002011-11-29T18:53:12.188-08:00Loving the tinfoil and fantastic art work. Somehow...Loving the tinfoil and fantastic art work. Somehow we're always away or get ourselves invited to someone's house, which is perfect for me because all that food is my favourite but I know I would be in a Foul mood if I had to make it all. Lovely though that all your family comes together and your grandma sounds a doll.About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-38303383419835909432011-11-29T18:37:08.043-08:002011-11-29T18:37:08.043-08:00your table looks gorgeous, that being said, i tota...your table looks gorgeous, that being said, i totally hear what you are saying. another reason i announced to my horrified mother n law, that "i will probably never cook a turkey and i'm fine with that." catering or a pre-ordered meal from whole foods is how we roll when we don't go to family for thxgiving.bestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078306616109396595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-24488580773650423052011-11-28T21:00:40.241-08:002011-11-28T21:00:40.241-08:00It all looked beautiful and was thoroughly delicio...It all looked beautiful and was thoroughly delicious! Your hard work was greatly appreciated by some. How about a game night in sil new kitchen NOT on the actual day next year?Mabelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-57636767265962808842011-11-28T19:57:21.906-08:002011-11-28T19:57:21.906-08:00My tradition is not killing myself to do anything,...My tradition is not killing myself to do anything, at any time of year unless I have to. We actually all got sick over Thanksgiving and ended up spending four days at home. It was the first time I had spent Thanksgiving without my family and I was really dissapointed, but it was a great time to spend with my little family.Notorious MLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185004917699013872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-29159820359143997192011-11-28T19:20:24.109-08:002011-11-28T19:20:24.109-08:00I want to sit at your kids' table! SO cute!!I want to sit at your kids' table! SO cute!!jorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693155339699548135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-87315248519664947772011-11-28T18:05:52.260-08:002011-11-28T18:05:52.260-08:00It all looks perfect!!!!It all looks perfect!!!!Danielle (elleinadspir)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06445425898670034825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-19812312923952492922011-11-28T15:45:52.372-08:002011-11-28T15:45:52.372-08:00I just read Stephanie's post and relate a lot ...I just read Stephanie's post and relate a lot to the both of you!<br /><br />I had to let go of a lot of resentment and guilt over being forced to work 50+ hour weeks during the holidays (and, well, all year) It's hard to enjoy anything when there's a lot of "shoulds" and expectations flying around. We've had to re-think traditions.<br /><br />I'm still quitting as soon as hubs says the word. Heh.<br /><br />JennThe Suburb Experimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758238506542199320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-72681944136495674612011-11-28T15:19:17.893-08:002011-11-28T15:19:17.893-08:00oh, and thanks for the shout-out! you are a doll....oh, and thanks for the shout-out! you are a doll.stephanie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07639751764220303392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76101787963356519.post-49107142915304309542011-11-28T15:17:58.645-08:002011-11-28T15:17:58.645-08:00i really, i mean, REALLY, love the honesty of this...i really, i mean, REALLY, love the honesty of this post. you know how i feel about thanksgiving (and some of my reasons) so it's a given i can relate to how you are feeling because i've experienced the same in the past. i even had a tiny tinge of regret the week before when i wasn't planning, prepping, shopping, cooking, cleaning, styling, etc. etc. etc. but then i quickly got over it. i'm trying to focus on the things about the holidays that I do enjoy and KEEP those while saying a fond farewell to some of the other "traditions." (it can be difficult with family "obligations" and the need to keep everyone else happy, but i'm tryin'!) <br /><br />cheers to you for keeping real! xoxo<br /><br />p.s. your photos are wonderful, i particularly love the chalkboard menu and handprint turkey. =)<br /><br />p.s. and by far my most favorite (what-will-become-a) tradition was our morning at the beach on thanksgiving spent with friends. it was so relaxed--never a word i would have used in regards to thanksgiving. i know not everyone lives by the beach (or in a place that has such amazing weather as we do) but ANY outdoor venture with a glass of champagne in my hand and my family laughing/ playing is a major win.stephanie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07639751764220303392noreply@blogger.com