Happy Monday morning – and the beginning of that five week “fast” until Christmas! Well, maybe not. But I do hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and gained, at least, a pound to show for all the effort that went into those meals!
We did something totally different this year – and it worked! I had struggled and struggled with trying to create new traditions…or, at least, trying to do things a bit differently. Without Tyler here – and Jordan not even being able to come home – things are NOT the same and we needed a change. But I had a hard time giving myself permission to “not follow the rules.” We didn’t even have turkey, folks! But, I must admit, it was a great day.
Reflecting back, we all agreed it was a really good Thanksgiving. Hubbie does not like turkey. Never has. (That’s a bummer because I love turkey and we could have it a lot more than once a year….) My daughter is a vegetarian and so, you can begin to see how the traditional turkey feast really was not what everyone was wanting.
But we do love breakfast. And breakfast carbs:) So we started our day with brunch…and homemade belgian waffles!
Not just any belgian waffles I have to say…..these were topped with vanilla bean Hagen Daas ice cream, hot apples, just a drip of syrup and whipped cream! If you’re thinking ice cream on waffles (like I did at first), then you haven’t tried it! It was devine. Thanks to Kristine for the suggestion – AND for the waffle iron. (so have to get one of those!)
So glad to hear that you enjoyed such a wonderful time with your family…nothing better than being TOGETHER, is there? Loved all of your pretty pictures!
Sounds like a very nice day. I like your new background.
Sounded perfect to me!!! Loved the sounds of your yummy breakfast feast!!! What a great day!
Sounds like a wonderful day!! I could definitely get into the waffle and ice cream idea. And such a pretty place to hike…I just noticed on your side bar another grandbaby in May…YAY…How exciting. Hope your having a good day. HUGS
Wow! That sounds like a fantatic Thanksgiving. The breakfast sounded so delicious and I love nothing better than a nice, easy hike. Thanks for sharing with us!
Okay, that sounds like a wonderful tradition to start. You have a big brunch, then you have all day to do just what you want to do! Great idea. And your table looks lovely.
Jennifer~ I think congratulations are in order for stepping *out of the box* and beginning a new tradition for your family! What we eat or when we eat it is not the idea ~ it's if we are thankful for what we have! (And most especially ~ Who we give thanks to!)
I can't think of a better way to rejoice in His goodness to us than to experience the bounty and beauty of this great land that was established by Him for us!
Sounds like a great day of Thanks Giving to me!
Blessings!
Sounds like so much fun. Beautiful weather and beautiful scenery.
Hi Jen! What a fun day you guys had! Dad looks so great in the picture with Rascal too! I smiled when I was looking at it 🙂 He is such a handsome dad 🙂
Glad you guys had such a nice time being together and enjoying the outdoors. That's one of my favorite things to do…take walks and just enjoy the outdoors! Riley and I do it ALL the time. I think she and I both find serenity outside or something 🙂 I point out the birds, ducks, turtles, airplanes, etc and she really loves it 🙂
I will definitely be trying that Belgian waffle idea too! Will need to get a Belgian waffle maker like you but still, someday I will definitely try the icecream on waffles thing!
Love ya!
Erica
ps-And tell Em that her hair color looked really good against the fallen leaves all over the ground. She should put that picture on facebook cause it's so pretty!
Sounds like a great da to me! The breakfast sounds wonderful and the family time is the best part.
We did some different things over Thanksgiving as well–like you, new traditions can be a good thing!
Your new blog background is very nice.
Hope you are having a good week, Jennifer.
Hugs from Heidi
Sounds like the perfect day (traditional or not) for YOUR family….and that is what matters!! Glad it was happy!!
What a great Thanksgiving 🙂 and your blog is ready for Christmas, love it!!!
That was a beautiful way to spend the day being thankful!
Been missing you. Hope all is well.
Hope you are okay and enjoying the holidays. Miss reading your posts!