My Thanksgiving

This year I was so fortunate to be able to spend Thanksgiving at my oldest daughter's home for the first time. I'd begun to despair that I'd ever have the privilege, but have it I did.

First, I must say that when we took Abby along on our first overnight trip we had no idea how things would go. We should have never had any doubts... she was marvelous! When we got to the first hotel she was totally excited at this new adventure & quickly settled in with a big smile on her sweet face.

Melissa and Rob have the cutest little house, built by Rob's grandfather next door to his parents. It has a lovely beachy, cottage feel.

The Manatees were in town so we were able to enjoy some beautiful tropical scenery and gaze on the gentle giants at the same time. A researcher was also there checking on things.

I did see one alligator, but he sank before Danny could see him.

When we arrived, Missy greeted us with some of her homemade rolls before they took us around town. So cute. And the rolls were so good!

We got to visit Stetson University where Rob attended and now works. It's absolutely beautiful! Could you imagine being there?

Because it was a holiday journey we didn't get to do a lot of things that we might have done at some other time. But spending time with my girl and her family was such a special treat that we didn't miss anything at all. Thanksgiving was a blast that started with brunch in the sun room at the In-law's home. Then we had a siesta before returning to Missy's for a full-blown Italian style home-cooked meal. Course after course... omg!... where do they put all that food?!

We had a lot of fun and made some really good memories that will be cherished for a very long time! Thank you all for letting us be a part of it all!