Thanksgiving at the Ranch

Christa's cousin Greg and his wife Darlene

Grandpa Woody makes rolls for lunch

Christa and Greerson give Mr. Magoo some attention

Grandma writes down what she is thankful for as her brother Billy looks on

Marshall checks out Mimi's candle

Stephen, Marshall, Shanda and her mother Judy

Billy, Grandma and Lenora

The deer in the front yard

Mimi and Grandpa Woody

 Shanda and Brenna

 Grandma playing with Marshall

 Stephen and Marshall

We spent Thanksgiving at the ranch with Christa's parents. Wednesday night we arrived and ate a BBQ dinner and played Mexican Train. Thanksgiving morning was somewhat leisurely, there was the usual amount of kitchen preparations for lunch, and time to watch some of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Grandpa Woody made homemade rolls and Grandma made her famous dressing. We had a great lunch listening to Christa's uncle (Grandma's brother)Billy spin yarns of yesteryear. Christa's cousin Greg was with us also discussing the art of mounting a deer skull in the European style. It was actually Christa's mother's fault. Apparently they found a deer skull in the backyard and she saved it and wants it mounted to hang in the living room.  The kid's table seemed just as lively Marshall and Brenna kept Christa, Greerson, Stephen, Shanda and Judy (Shanda's mother) entertained. After lunch we had all written what we were thankful for on a slip of paper and Grandpa Woody read each one and we had to try and guess who wrote it. It was fun trying to figure out who was thankful for food, family and other things. Later in the afternoon we did some bowling on the Wii and then played Mexican Train during the TAMU vs Texas game. It was a great time with family today. Greerson is excited about going hunting with Grandpa Woody early Friday morning. Shanda said, "He might as well go shopping if he's going to get up that early". Daryl spoke up and reminded her that Walmart opened at 10pm tonight. None of our crew is that desperate for a deal so it looks like we will all sleep in except for the hunters. There were lots of deer around the house today, but that is apparently a sanctuary and we can't shoot them at the house. We have to be primitive about it and hide in a box in the woods. We are all thankful for family and friends this year and the blessings God has provided.