turkey for two

I had nervous anticipation for what turned out to be a beautiful Thanksgiving Day here in South Carolina. D was the engineer on-call for the holiday weekend which meant no Louisiana Thanksgiving for us this year. For the first time ever.

I get really attached to tradition, to sitting in the same chair at Mamaw's and watching the Rockettes in the parade. Which is always followed by Mom, Moll and I comparing that year's dance and costumes to the previous twenty-ish performances. Not crazy about the all silver this year, just in case you were wondering. And don't they know that they are all the more adorable with a head piece?

Anyway.

We unintentionally distracted ourselves by cooking all day long. D was bound and determined to grill a turkey. A whole turkey for two people. And I sure am glad he did! It set the stage for our hilarious amount of food we had for two people. We're talking leftovers for weeks!

I was thankful for D to share the day with and a roof over our heads and a grocery budget to afford food and families to miss being with that weekend and dear friends who sensitively checked on us all day long. And for the lessons and growth that come from living a little farther away. Though often stubbornly and tearfully grasped.

Happy Belated Thanksgiving from Cola Town. We hope 2012 was your best yet!