Friday, November 23, 2018

Hopefuls after Thanksgiving

Happy day after Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it’s all about getting together and reconnecting with the people we care about and remembering what we have to be thankful for - And it is of course a day, and a day after where you have an excuse to overeat.
~No one home in a now visible birdhouse in one of our trees~
We had a really nice dinner at home. I'll admit that this year, the table was not going to make the cover of a decorating magazine. Don't get me wrong, I really do love a beautifully set table, especially for a holiday or special occasion. Who doesn't?
~This was NOT our table because I am NO Martha Stewart....~
But I have to say that it's totally lost on my husband and brother. So because of that, I didn't feel the pressure to morph into Martha Stewart for the day. It's never going to happen today or any day for that matter, and it's okay!

Max, (below) cares nothing about Martha Stewart. After dinner and dessert he came to the table hoping there may be something left for him.
Another hopeful after dinner was Sunny. I don't write much about Sunny, and I should. He is slowing down a bit and the cold days are hard for him because of his arthritis. He avoids the spotlight and especially a camera whenever he can. But he doesn't realize that I'm taking his picture with my phone, so Sunny is staying around when he sees it in front of him.
But all the dogs did get a little bit of turkey added to their evening meal, the ultimate treat for them. Todd, checking out the refrigerator this morning, is hoping for the same thing this morning. Again,m he and the others were not disappointed.
Now with one holiday behind us, it's onto the next one. Our foster girl Nina is now available for adoption via Lab Rescue. So she's also hopeful and waiting and ready to find her forever home.

22 comments:

  1. Hello, I am glad you had a Happy Thanksgiving. It is a good holiday and reason to eat too much. The dogs all look adorable. I am sure they enjoyed the turkey treat. Have a happy Friday and a great weekend.

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  2. Sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving....surrounded by dogs...the very best Thanksgiving. Enjoy the weekend, too.

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  3. Sunny, that is a wonderful smile, and Nina, with a red bow behind you, you will I am sure soon have a loving new family.Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

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  4. Happy Thanksgiving. It's one of my favorite holidays too... no gifts, just friends, family and food! Sunny is looking fantastic. I hope that Nina finds a furever home soon!

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  5. The food is WAY more important than how the table looks! I also love Thanksgiving and refuse to put up anything related to Christmas until Thanksgiving Day is past.

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  6. Happy Thanksgiving Kim to all of you! I love the photos of the dogs... and I also hope that Nina finds the forever home that is needed.
    I am sure there is still some snacks in that fridge!

    love
    tweedles

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  7. This year someone else did the cooking which was a treat for me. The dogs were disappointed but they don't know there are two 23 lb turkeys in the freezer for cooking soon. They'll be eating turkey way into the new year.

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  8. Oh, I love the picture of Todd in front of the open fridge. It reminds me of my Retired Man.

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  9. Thinking of your bevy of champions this day after Thanksgiving. Hoping the coming year will find loving homes for those that are able to re-home and health for those that stay on to warm your home.

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  10. The local birds should occupy that house to keep an eye on you, keep you safe and rescue you.

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  11. It sounds like you had a peaceful, relaxing holiday.

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  12. Keeping some “yummy bits” for the furry ones
    is all about Thanksgiving as well!
    They love “their life” with you, hubs and brother . . .
    Happy Thanksgiving Saturday . . .
    Leftovers here!

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  13. We didn't have a big TG feast this time. Ghostwriter had to go to work at 3pm. But I did get a turkey cutlet and mashed potatoes in my dinner bowl. Yum!

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  14. Sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Simple and full of love. Just my kind of holiday. :)

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  15. I would rather have a seat at your table than Martha's kind any day! what a wonderful post. and the picture of Todd in front of all that largesse! he can't believe his eyes Mom! all those dishes say 'Todd!' LOL!!!
    blessings to each one of you at Golden Pines. XOXO

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  16. What a beautiful girl Nina is! I hope she is warming up to being in a loving environment. And, what a wonderful picture of Sunny. He has always had a special place in my heart. Sorry about the arthritis, but he looks very peaceful.What love can do is amazing.
    So glad you and your family had a nice day.
    Gus' Mom

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  17. Glad to hear you had a good Thanksgiving, Kim. God bless.

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  18. I so wish I lived closer to you, Kim. Hubby and I are looking for another furry family member to welcome in. But I'm afraid that northern Indiana and Virginia are miles & miles apart. :-( Kiss all those sweet furry heads for me! Lovingly, Andrea xoxo

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  19. Looks like a feast to me! So glad you had a nice day. And I hope Nina finds a good home, she's one beautiful girl.

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  20. I think it wonderful the way Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. We have Australia Day in the heat of January so many celebrations are held at the beach or shady parks. Our celebrations (including Christmas) come at the wrong time so people have given up cooking hot meals (or most have anyway).

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  21. Nina sure is a beautiful dog. I sure hope she gets a real good forever home.
    The table setting for Thanksgiving was beautiful. I hope you had a wonderful holiday.

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