Messages By: longstory

Quote From: ritehere

 I'm very fortunate to have many sisters and brothers. They, and my parents, are all still here, something I'm deeply thankful for. We try to get together whenever we can, even though we are scattered from the very northern-most to the southern reaches of the great plains. Last year I hosted Christmas at my house, with 10 guests staying over and 4 more dropping in all day. With us it was 18 people for Christmas dinner. I loved every minute of it. We played games and laughed and joked non-stop.

This year I'm having Thanksgiving here, but it will just be me and hubby, our kids, their kids, and possible my son-in-law's mother. Last year we had Thanksgiving at my hubby's sister's and her family. We all tend to trade off and travel to each other's.

One tradition that I've always wanted to start is going to the Parade of LIghts in Denver, but seem to always be busy at that time. There are school programs and the employees parties to go to.

Quote From: marcia52

SInce my father's death over 10 years ago, my family has ceased celebrating thanksgiving dinner and for x-mas we go to a restraurant.  This year, my girlfriend and I are going to do it at my home for the both of us & my brother.   The rest of the family is going to my nephews home.  My brother can't go cause there's no ramp for his wheelchair.  

  

I also want to do x-mas cookies this year - I want to see if I would like doing it.  My mom really never baked - well she did cakes & cupcakes from a box. But that's about it - this year, I'm doing different.  Isn't that cool!! 

  

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