Thanksgiving has been shortened to a one day celebration close to home. But it's still my favorite holiday — no religious overtones; the one time of year my entire family gets together (if they can); and lots of great food.
Alexander came home last night. He arrived around 9, and was gone by 9:15. But today I get him for the whole day.
We are on the 9:40 bus to Bridgehampton. My nephew Adam is again hosting the holiday. We'll be missing a few family members this year: Sally (who's living in Spain); Jason, Amanda and Chloe (who are with Amanda's family); and Jared and Jessica who will be with Dan's family, but can join us for hors d'oeuvres.
It's a beautiful, brisk fall day, and Adam's house has an indoor-outdoor feel. Because we are smaller in number than in previous years, all 14 of us can fit at one table — no children's table this year.
This is really the only day of the year that we all get together. And we all look forward to it. We are a close family, and a fun one. There are many humorous people among us, starting with the kids, who are now all in their twenties and thirties.
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| adam (our stellar host) |
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| alexander |
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| michael |
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jack
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| jean and jim |
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| rita, abbey and valerie |
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| me, valerie and jean |
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| phyllis and rita |
The main course, too, is excellent. My mom's traditional stuffing (made with corn flakes and carrots and still the best stuffing ever made) and Jean's fresh cranberry sauce are real standouts.
But of course it's not the food that makes the day. It's having Alexander home.
And being with the rest of my great family.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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