Thanksgiving revisted
Last night Lindsay and I recreated Thanksgiving and I have to say we kicked major ass. I should have thought to take a picture of the first turkey I roasted, but I assure you all that it was as beautiful as any turkey that appears in Southern Living and I didn't even need a food stylist to make it look cover shot worthy. My friends, Kim Ellis and Courtney Ellis Ritter, from my hometown of Auburn are still in Birmingham dealing with a very grave and painful situation with their mother, Susan. They didn't get a real Thankgiving last week so Lindsay and I channelled our inner Granny Brown and created quite a southern feast that instantaneously became a party of 10 that included our old family friends, The Branches, and Chris and Lilla Smith, who go way back with both Ellis sisters and with me.
Although the reason they are in town for such an extended time is sad, last night was really a happy occasion. Last night I felt like Courtney really knew how much she and her family are loved by these lifetime friends and we really had a good time. Anderson (1) ran around and had a great time watching our turtle in its tank and playing with Chris and Lilla kids, Reed (6) and Duncan (2), who were a total delight. I am sad for the girls and having to deal with the premature death of their wonderful mother, but I am glad they they get to fully realize how much they are loved and supported by their friends. Like I told Courtney and it's something that has been on my mind all week. Some doors shut, but doors always open and I really learned this through Andrea's death that instigated my rekindled friendship with Courtney. I know that I never want to lose touch again with her and can say that getting back in touch with her is the best thing that happened out of a sad situation.
I am sorry that Anderson will not know his grandmother that we all knew and loved in Auburn, but we, as the friends of this family, will do everything we can do make sure this little boy knows how wonderful his grandmother was and how loved and appreciated his family will always be -- no matter how many miles or years come between us.
Although the reason they are in town for such an extended time is sad, last night was really a happy occasion. Last night I felt like Courtney really knew how much she and her family are loved by these lifetime friends and we really had a good time. Anderson (1) ran around and had a great time watching our turtle in its tank and playing with Chris and Lilla kids, Reed (6) and Duncan (2), who were a total delight. I am sad for the girls and having to deal with the premature death of their wonderful mother, but I am glad they they get to fully realize how much they are loved and supported by their friends. Like I told Courtney and it's something that has been on my mind all week. Some doors shut, but doors always open and I really learned this through Andrea's death that instigated my rekindled friendship with Courtney. I know that I never want to lose touch again with her and can say that getting back in touch with her is the best thing that happened out of a sad situation.
I am sorry that Anderson will not know his grandmother that we all knew and loved in Auburn, but we, as the friends of this family, will do everything we can do make sure this little boy knows how wonderful his grandmother was and how loved and appreciated his family will always be -- no matter how many miles or years come between us.
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And congrats on the rockin' feast!