I sit here, on the eve of Thanksgiving, with dinner in the oven, a pie in the making and Christmas music playing in the background. What a warm, joyous and fun time of year! But I will admit that there is a lump in my throat tonight. I think of all of you back home, preparing to gather together, with favorite traditions, amazing, generations-old food, laughter and joyful spirits. We are used to being in Seattle on this night, watching the traffic on I-5 become a sea of red brake lights, anticipating our arrival in Portland the following morning. We miss you all and greatly miss not being with you around the table tomorrow.
But enough feeling sad...we are in for a big adventure tomorrow!! You already know of our grand plan to go to the parade in New York. We are traveling with a family who is also originally from Oregon. They have been out here for 6 years, and this will be their third time going to the parade. Needless to say, they are old pros and we are in good hands. :) We just have to sit back and enjoy the ride! We will be leaving our apartment at 6:10am, catching the 6:44 train, and the rest will be a flow of subways, walking, and watching the parade take place! I am more than excited! We will come home mid-day (we assume), and will be making dinner. The menu is for an un-traditional Thanksgiving meal, including individual beef wellingtons, potatoes, salad and cherry pie for dessert! We then have the excitement of putting up our Christmas tree (thank you, Sarah & Justin!), and decorating our house. We will end our evening watching some Christmas movie, not sure which one yet. So, yea. We have a great day ahead of us! We are going to make some wonderful memories in this new city with our newest family member. Maddie's outfit is already picked out and ready- she is going to fit in to New York City with style!
I promise to take SO many pictures and share them with you as soon as possible!! Get excited! Watch for us tomorrow (even though you will not find us...we'll be near Carnegie Hall, not anywhere near Herald Square, where the tv cameras are). Happy Thanksgiving to you all! We love you and are thankful for the roles you play in our lives. And a special Happy Birthday wish to you, Pop-Pop!! I know you read my blog - have a fantastic day!! We can't wait to see you at Christmas!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Jackie, I love you so so so much!! Know that we are absolutely missing you today (well, tomorrow for me...), but we rejoice in the fact that you are where you are supposed to be and you are creating wonderful memories. Enjoy today!! Have a blast. Acknowledge family back home, but focus on the joy of making new memories with your special little family. Ones you will never forget and always look fondly upon- even when you are back to celebrating at home with us. We will miss you, but can't wait to see you very soon!
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ReplyDeleteI am missing you, too! We all are! I love you so much and am so glad you guys are taking advantage of being so near the city to see the parade. Loving the pictures Brant has sent already! Happy Thanksgiving!