I would love to say that this holiday was well planned, that the menus were carefully put together from old family recipes, and the bird had been brined to perfection. It would be great to think back on how we polished the silverware and set the dinner table with the fine china and wine glasses. Picking the right music to accompany our meal is also generally a priority but all these things just didn't happen as they usually do on this day. This year, we fell a bit behind the 8-ball and just didn't get things going as quickly as we would have liked. That resulted in my last-ditch effort to run to the store and pick up all the things we normally make: green beans for the casserole, rolls, sausage for the stuffing, and of course the pumpkin pie. The bird was put in the oven to bake and that was our cue to relax for a minute or two before beginning the other preparations. Well, that minute or two turned into several hours which resulted in a mad dash by my wife and I to get things together since the turkey was already done. While it may have not been planned out the best, the best thing was that we were both cooking together and spending quality time as a couple and a family.
I am very thankful for having a great family and being part of an even bigger support system from my family and in-laws. Being the parent of a smart, healthy, and happy young girl is also a reason for being thankful. She volunteered to help me walk our dogs tonight, which triggered the opportunity for photographing it. While the low light wasn't ideal, it was a great time to take this shot of her giving some affection to our dog, Sam. While only one day of the year is set aside for giving thanks, not a day goes by when I'm not thankful for being her dad.
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