Subtitled: Over the (Red) River and Through the Woods to Aunt Mary’s House We Went
You’ve seen the movie Fargo, maybe? Well, in real life, it’s much much better…
…because that’s where my family is.
Food, fun, football, family. Yesterday, we had it all.
Emphasis on food & family.
Anthony, in particular, was so happy to see his grandma and grandpa that he grinned hugely.
Okay, the kid is pretty much always grinning hugely, but this huge grin was just for them.
Here they are with their youngest chick, who remembers sitting on that very same couch with them three years ago for their 60th anniversary.
You don’t believe me? Here’s your proof.
Whoa! I completely forgot that I used to be a redhead.
Maybe that’s what I need to snazz up my marriage.
That and a willingness to sit and watch football.
I told my husband he looked too stern in this photo.
So then he tried to look more mirthful.
And then he accosted me.
That’s what I get for sitting down with him to watch the game.
You’d think my boys were ignoring their grandpa, wouldn’t you?
Nope. Just watching football.
Anthony was far less interested in the Dallas/Raiders game than he was in Daddy’s Mountain Dew.
Another grin. He must have gotten some.
It simply would not be Thanksgiving without a kid & cutlery shot.
Though, granted, it’s a better photo without the fork.
When we weren’t watching football or catching up on each other’s news or eating heaps & heaps of Giada’s mashed potatoes…
We were reading lots & lots of books.
My sister Mary teaches Art in the Fargo school system. She’s an artist and an all-around really nice auntie, which is why she had an art lesson ready-made for my children when they arrived.
She also dug out a pastel of yours truly that she did when I was my son Joe’s age.
Wow. I remember that summer.
And I remember that pink tank top.
It matched the puppy’s tummy.
Eventually Grandpa wandered in and said that he & Grandma had to go.
This was the sky as we said goodbye.
I sighed and said, “See you soon.”
With love & thanksgiving for the great gift of family,
So lovely that you could spend time with your folks and family. Blessings,
Joolz
i just love those nursing mama photos 🙂
you and your hubby are super cute!
Glad you had a great holiday!Thanks for all of the pictures!
that baby has Joe's dark eyes and your sweet lovely smile. (like your dads)
that pastel picture should be framed, very nice!!
signed
Theresa in Alberta
I love, love, love the feathered hair! You just might bring it back in vogue with that picture, Miss Margaret! What an amazing artist our sister is!
Great photos, Margaret! Your parent's are lovely!
And Anthony….well…it's just too bad MN is so far from FL. He is a handsome little guy and he's growing so fast!
I went through North Dakota this summer and loved it! We were only passing through, but we still managed some site seeing. In Fargo, we were fortunate enough to visit the Red River Zoo, a great place.
I love these posts you do of you with your family. The love you have for each other is almost palpable.
You guys all look Fantastic, esp. your parents, husband and Baby Anthony!
And you are gorgeous as always. Makes me jealous. 😛
You were visiting my old college stomping grounds. I attended Concordia, and I have to say I was so offended by Fargo (the movie). Everyone knows Minnesotans aren't mean like that. Grumpy Old Men is more our speed.
SO happy you were able to go home for Thanksgiving! The pictures are great!
Whenever you are going to Fargo, you know you can stop off here and use our facilities and stretch your legs!
What a cute family Margaret. Looks like you had a lovely Thanksgiving.
I love that your dad looks so hip in his sweater and trendy looking jeans … WTGo!
Look out for that Mountain Dew!!! LOL…. Hubby told me that quitting smoking was easier than the Dew… tee hee