So sorry for my absence! It is a quiet, frosty morning here, and the day is just waking up. We will have my family over later this afternoon for dinner and pie and games and I can't wait. I am grateful for so many things, including everyone who comes here with so much good will and so many kind words for the past five years. You've brought warmth and beauty and brightness to this place, and I am thankful for so many things you have taught me about the world. Thank you.
On the menu today: Turkey (of course), stuffing, roasted vegetables, seven-layer salad, broccoli caserole, baked beans, au gratin potatoes (from Nigella — these are insane), spinach gratin, sour cream apple pie, pumpkin pie. For the first time I have not done any Christmas shopping in November (I usually shop early) but I have a plan to get it all done tomorrow. Isn't that bizarre? I don't know that I've ever even shopped on Black Friday before. But I am really looking forward to getting out there in the crowds and fun, for some reason. Cooking and shopping seem like a vacation compared to all the stuff we've been doing lately, and I cannot wait.
Wishing you a great weekend and start to the holiday season!
Love always,
Alicia & Co.
Have fun!
Posted by: Lizzy | November 25, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Andy! I enjoy your blog so much, and I'm always happy to see a new post.
Have a great day - your menu sounds awesome. Good luck with that shopping tomorrow :)
Posted by: Mary Kay | November 25, 2010 at 09:02 AM
Sounds delicious.
Posted by: She's Thrifty | November 25, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Sounds like you'll have a cozy and yummy evening.
Posted by: leanne | November 25, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Happy Thanksgiving.
*Posie Gets Cozy* is definitely on my gratitude list.
Posted by: Natalie VV | November 25, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Oooh, sounds good... I want to have dinner at your house! Have a lovely Thanksgiving with your family.
Posted by: Allison | November 25, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Thank you for sharing so much with us out in bloggyland. I am working on the wreath from your December 2005.
Posted by: Eugenia | November 25, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Christmas gifts--I have the solution!!!! There are so many fantastic pictures that you have taken; why not enlarge ((8 x 10 say) and reprint some on good quality paper, then frame them. People would love such a personal gift from you.
Cheers and enjoy your meal. We had our thanksgiving last month (Canada) so I am ready for more!!!
Posted by: Kitty | November 25, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Hoping you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for your blog.....I look forward to reading it after a long day at work! Thanks for all the pictures and sharing your wonderful family with us.
Posted by: Diane | November 25, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Andy and your fur parade! I'm grateful for your cozy, happy blog!
Posted by: Sharon D | November 25, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Have fun! I've never been either (Canadian, I am.) but I think you might be happy to get home to your new bathroom!
Posted by: Laura A. | November 25, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Your mantle looks beautiful and your menu sounds great. Have a wonderful holiday.
Posted by: afreckledlip | November 25, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!!! :)
Vivienne x
Posted by: greenrabbitdesigns | November 25, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Alicia!!! I saw my Macy's Parade, had my turkey, walked on the beach and am laying overstuffed reading my favorite blogs right now!!! :)
Posted by: Bethany | November 25, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL of you too!
Posted by: Melissa L. | November 25, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Posted by: Amanda | November 25, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Alicia & Co.! Thank you for always making me smile (if not laugh out loud) every time I visit your blog. You're the best! xoxo
Posted by: Farmgirl Susan | November 25, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Alicia & Co.! Thank you for always making me smile (if not laugh out loud) every time I visit your blog. You're the best! xoxo
Posted by: Farmgirl Susan | November 25, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all in the Paulson household! Thanks for a fab and inspirational blog! ::xx::
Posted by: AngieP | November 25, 2010 at 02:15 PM
Wishing you and yours a fabulous Thanksgiving and a fun time tomorrow. Thank you for being such a bright spot in my day and for always being an inspiration. Cheers.
Posted by: Jeannie | November 25, 2010 at 02:20 PM
Alicia! Where did you get that cross-stitch? Is it a pattern? Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
Posted by: Casey | November 25, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Alicia and Andy and Clover Meadow and the cats!! (I'm so sorry that I can't remember their names - please don't tell them!) Alicia, I am an official "lurker" I guess, (I hate that term - sounds so creepy) and I guess I thought the holiday was the time to say I just love your blog and the kindness and courage you have to share your life with the world. You have a wonderful "eye" and clearly a huge heart. Thank you for being a blessing on my Thanksgiving day!
Posted by: Claudia | November 25, 2010 at 03:06 PM
Yes, regarding Martha...I recorded that one and the one with her Thanksgiving desserts. I made her apple and pecan pie. I love seeing her cook with her mother. She dedicated one of her shows to her mother since she recently passed away. Thanks for the post...Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless America!
Posted by: SherryC | November 25, 2010 at 03:22 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
hugs
-missy-
Posted by: missy | November 25, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Alicia. Hope tomorrow's shopping is all that you've anticipated (and no more).
Posted by: Lorrie | November 25, 2010 at 04:44 PM