
Is it too late to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving? I don't think so. Even though Christmas preparations are well underway, my heart is full of thanks for so many things this weekend. The Mister and I took our little grandson Liam to pick up our Thanksgiving turkey at Gozzi's turkey farm in Guilford, CT. Long time readers of this blog will recall the Easter egg dyed colors of the turkeys that the Gozzi family has out in a huge pen in front of their store. Liam got a big kick out of them as you can see from his face. Gozzi's never changes. Inside the storefront is a simple counter and on the wall to the left are old competition ribbons and awards.



Did I mention that I was having everyone over here for Thanksgiving Dinner? Gulp. Somehow with John and Laura's help I managed to get it done. These pies were baked in the wee hours of the morning. While the pumpkin was in the oven, Laura was washing dishes (it had to be about 1:30 AM at this point) and I sat at the table weaving a lattice pie crust and cutting little leaves out of pastry dough. Adrenaline from the day did not wear off quickly that night. Laura was right, I did burn the tops of the apple pie crust but it still tasted pretty good. Her brother tells her that she should be a food critic and combine her love of writing with her dinner commentary. "I only say it to help you perfect your cooking" she likes to tell me with her impish grin. What a pip I raised. Homeschoolers! Sheesh. Let me tell you though, when my head finally hit the pillow I crashed and slept soundly, even though it was only for a couple of hours. Don't you love that feeling when you are extremely tired and you get into your bed all snuggly knowing you've accomplished a ton of work that needed to get done? Even though you are exhausted it is a good kind of tired. Do you know what I mean? Everything was made from scratch. Let's see...what did we have? Turkey and gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, corn pie, stuffing (one without onions for Mary Elizabeth and my Mom) cheese platters, shrimp cocktails (one hot cocktail sauce and one mild for Laura and Mary Elizabeth...hey...I want happy diners here!) baked ziti, filet mignon which John cooked outside on the BBQ, snowflake rolls (OK, I didn't make those, I ordered them from the bakery but somebody made them! LOL) apple ciders, pies and chocolate fudge. Did I forget anything? By Thursday Stella was feeling perky and excited about her babies. She was given many delicious treats and has decided that Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday.


May I say one more thing that I am thankful for? I am thankful for you, my dear reader. It means a lot to me that you choose to spend a little of your time visiting here and following this blog. I am grateful for those who follow and collect my artwork. I am grateful for your friendship and lovely comments. My heart is full. So full. Happy Thanksgiving!
For those who have been asking, I will have a bunch of brand new Christmas Corgi ornaments and things for sale all this week. I will keep you posted as they are done!
Now, how many days till Christmas? xo xo CS ^..^
12 comments:
HOLY COW THOSE PIES LOOK AMAZING!!
ps- so glad Stella & pups are doing well!
pps- "corn pie" ... sounds interesting (heads off to google)
This is what happens when you try and moderate comments after midnight: I accidently hit 'reject' rather than 'publish' on this lovely comment so I am pasting in here from my email. Sorry to KsMaryLou xo xo Cat:
KsMaryLou has left a new comment on your post "Thankful":
What a cutie Liam is! He has curly hair like our Daughter did at that age. I'm not surprised he liked those wild colored turkeys, what a hoot.
It sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving......in spite of all the work and lack of sleep.
Wonderful Thanksgiving photos - and you even included CORGIS - what would Thanksgiving be without them?!
Cat I so enjoy coming to your site your wonderful stories fill my heart! Life is good and there are so many things to be thankful for (including you)
xo Lorie
I have so many things to say. What a wonderful letter - you can certainly tell the love you have for Stella, her puppies, your hubby, and kids. That is great.
I loved the colored turkeys - what a hoot - and they didn't make it to the table.
The puppies are cute.
Your pies looked good enough to eart.
Your pictures awesome.
It's never too late.
Oh my...to dive into those pies would have been heaven!
Oh my...those adorable pups and mama Stella.
You do have many things to be thankful for. Blessings abound if we look and feel, and open our hearts.
God bless.
Awwwww... look at those puppies!!! Glad to hear Stella is okay and don't you just love vets like that? I've a super vet and vet-assistance's, too, and they are so appreciated for being there when you need 'em!
Hi cathy! Welcome to AHA a wonderful group! I am robin, I would be happy to exchange blogs with ya! have a great week!robin
AHA also has fabulous men!! sorry guys!!! you are wonderful too..robin
OMGod, it's Esmerelda! I swiped the photo of the pink turkey! :)
Cathy,
Your pies ar beautiful!
Dug says I need to stop looking at the babies 'cause it will just make me want one. :)
Chelsea is 17 months old now. We are on our second agility class. How could I ever love another corg like my Chelsea?
Holiday hugs to you, Cathy!
Cheryl in IN
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Cathy,
Your pies ar beautiful!
Dug says I need to stop looking at the babies 'cause it will just make me want one. :)
Chelsea is 17 months old now. We are on our second agility class. How could I ever love another corg like my Chelsea?
Holiday hugs to you, Cathy!
Cheryl in IN
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