Hello, my friends! How was your Thanksgiving? It is hard to believe it has come and gone, but the stack of aluminum pans filled with leftovers in my refrigerator proves it. And is it just me, or does everything taste even better the day after?
And not only did we celebrate Thanksgiving, but we also celebrated my Madison Marie! My firstborn, the sweet baby that made me a mommy on a snowy November night, turned twenty-nine. That baby has become a most lovely, caring, talented, hardworking, fun, and responsible young woman. I am blessed by her every single day. I am so happy for and proud of her and the beautiful life she has made with Nicolas. She has celebrated with my blackberry pie since she turned 4.
Tonight, we are heading to our little town's Christmas tree lighting and then to dinner. Saturday, we have mass, and then I am making the turkey soup our family has come to love. I just boil the turkey carcass in chicken broth with poultry seasoning for about an hour, then drain it before adding cooked noodles. So good! Well, I need to get going. I have to get to the post office to mail a package and get some stamps. Have a wonderful weekend! See you back here on Monday, when it will be December!
Billie Jo
Billie Jo, I'm so glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a birthday too! All the food looks so yummy :) Now we're on to Christmas and hopefully some winter weather to make it all feel cozier. Have an amazing weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Madison!!! I am so glad you had a wonderful day yesterday, my friend. smiles
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful Thanksgiving and how blessed to celebrate Madison on such a special day. I love that she has pie instead of cake.
ReplyDeleteYour meal looks very good!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Madison!
It sounds like you had a delightful Thanksgiving along with celebrating Madison's birthday, Billie Jo. I enjoy reading about your traditions and that soup sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it nice not to have to ask, what’s for dinner for just a few days?! Happy birthday to Madison, a time of celebration! And what a great idea for soup - I’ll do that. I usually boil the carcass and save the broth, but this year I’ll follow your lead: perfect soup weather - there’s been a nonstop, icy wind from the north, here comes winter!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful Thanksgiving and yes leftovers are the best. Happy birthday, Madison!!!! Wishing her a year of many blessings.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Madison! She and Nicolas make a handsome couple!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing missing from my Thanksgiving was cranberry sauce! It somehow got overlooked!
Happy Birthday 🎂 to Madison. All your cooking is tempting me we don’t have thanksgiving here but we must wait till Christmas!🎄 have a nice weekend
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Madison. I'm glad you had a nice Thanksgiving with your family. I still can't believe Monday will be December. It is all moving too quickly for me.
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmassy header! Madison is beautiful. And the food looks so good!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday a little late to Madison. It sounds like your Thanksgiving was a lovely one. I've been away from the computer for a couple of days while spending time with family. I hope your weekend is a blessed one.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Enjoy the weekend. Happy birthday to your young woman!
ReplyDeleteYour dual celebrations sound wonderful! My Thanksgiving was wonderful as well, though I have to wait a couple more weeks for a birthday celebration! Have a great weekend! xo
ReplyDeleteAw! Happy Birthday to Madison. Gurl..you know I loved opening your blog and seeing this nice header...Glad you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving and a beautiful celebration. Can't wait to see all of your post for this month of December.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Madison! A beauty! A gorgeous couple...
ReplyDeleteI got busy and put up our tree yesterday!
hugs
Donna
I'm a Thanksgiving baby, too! Such a sweet time for a baby (: That place of food has me wanting some leftovers!
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy birthday to Madison! So glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Billie Jo
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes, Madison! Xx
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Billie! I agree - the leftovers are the BEST part of Thanksgiving! It is so nice to warm them up, and make fun different dishes wiht them. Happy Birthday to your Madison! Blackberry pie - YUM! This is such a busy season, and it all sounds wonderful. I too boil my roasted bones down to make broth and then soup. Oh SO GOOD! Blessings to you dear friend!
ReplyDeleteWe had a nice Thanksgiving at our sons house and we are enjoying the left overs. Your dinner looks delicious. Happy Birthday to Maria. Hope the tree lighting was nice.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Madison! What a scrumptious looking blackberry pie! And how special you've been making that for her since she was 4. : ) Your turkey soup sounds wonderful, and perfect for the cold days that are coming up.
ReplyDeleteHave a pleasant December week, lovely friend.
~Sheri