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Harvestfest 2.0

November 29, 2011 by dailygnome 4 Comments

It was our first Thanksgiving hosting both indoors and in our new home. Following years of Harvestfests, we’ve claimed this holiday in our family.

The kids helped make place cards, Hadley decorating the backside, Carson carefully spelling out each name:

 

Both kids helped decorate the table, filling the centerpieces with pine cones, apples, filberts and other fall items:

Jason ran a tight ship, writing out the play-by-play on the blackboard. Which worked out well {as much as everyone gave him grief :}.

 
Table set, waiting for guests to arrive:
 
We set up the “big kids” at their own table by the window:
 
Gathering firewood:
Snow White, Frankenstein, Martha Stewart…raiding the dress-up bin brought many unexpected guests to the table:

Lily and Penny taste testing:

Sharing an appetizer of Goldfish and olives with her BFF:

Prepping:

Neighbors stopped by for pre-dinner vino:

Papa reading stories to Kate:

Chin-ups at the park with cousin Calvin {gotta burn off those calories}:

The weekend was extra special with all five cousins together and Julie and Aaron flying up from LA. I didn’t manage to get a group shot of everyone at the table, which I guess was a sign we were too busy enjoying good food and company, lots of laughter and making memories.

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Comments

  1. shefoundstyle says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    Great recap! The book that Grandpa is reading – what book is it? Totally caught my eye.

    Reply
  2. bailey's place says

    November 30, 2011 at 4:07 am

    Looks like it was all successful! You both do such a good job hosting… happy thanksgiving… xoxo

    Reply
  3. Nana aka Nancy says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Beautiful…another in a series of Thanksgiving gatherings filled with warm memories, delicious food, great people. It was great to “share” it…thanks.

    Reply
  4. BK says

    November 30, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    You guys are the consummate hosts! Fantastic food in a beautiful setting with delightful people — what could be better? Such a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving! What a treat to celebrate with your family. (Poor Toby wants a do-over.)

    Reply

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