This Thanksgiving was busy (as all Holidays are these days), but it was great fun and quite different from previous years. We started out Thanksgiving going to Gramy and Papa’s house (Dan’s parents) on Thanksgiving day. There were no less than 22 people there! Among the group were Dan’s grandparents from Texas, along with Dan’s aunt and her family, and Gary and Jenn Gill (cousins) came from Boston. It was wonderful being able to spend time with family who we don’t get to see often. Dan’s mom did an amazing job planning out the day. She made it enjoyable and relaxing for everyone there (unfortunately, I don’t think she was too relaxed until it was all over).
The next day we packed up the car and headed to Athens to Cecilia and Matt’s house for Thanksgiving Day 2. Not only was it Cecilia and Matt’s first Thanksgiving as a married couple, but to make it even more special, Matt’s parents had come down from Boston to also share the holiday. The day was fun, and the feast was unbelievable as we all ate our share of Northern and Southern dishes.
Coming together was the best part of these two days. It didn’t matter where we came from, we all sat down as a family and celebrated the time together. I felt so blessed looking around and knowing the love and support that surrounds Brittain.
