Thanksgiving 2008
From Grandpa and Grandma Simmonds
From Grandpa and Grandma Simmonds
Dear Children,
We just had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Don, Karla, Michelle and Spencer; Jake, Krystal, Mercedes, Christina and Alex; Doug and Melanie, Dan, Kristy and Steven, and Chris, Kim, Jordan, Jake and Kinsley came. We scooted the furniture back and set up extra tables and chairs. I think for the 17 of us, there were probably 20 pies and two pumpkin rolls! Amazing! Kristy had roasted a big turkey, and I cooked a small ham. There were mashed potatoes and funeral potatoes, Stuffing, and all kinds of veggies and relishes, Strawberry Pretzel Salad and plain but wonderful Jello. Kim brought her wonderful homemade noodles a tradition in their family. Rolls and Sweet Potato Souffle I guess there was enough for about 60 people, Hard to break with tradition! And the food was divided at the end of day, so that everyone had lots of leftovers. Well, it was fun, The teen-age boys were in our bedroom playing games, The grown ups (just big kids) were playing games in the Dining room the little ones played outside, and Daddy and I just sat and watched. In the evening, they all went to a movie, and Daddy and I turned on Fox News to catch a last glimpse of the 'Great and the Terrible' and so we came to the end of a perfect day.
There are no words to express the love we have for each of you, we missed you at our little gathering. But we were happy to hear that in Fruita, Bloomfield, Farmington, Salt Lake, Lehi and Salem, our Families had gathered together, and the same love, laughter and joy we experienced was going on in each home. Two of our young Men, are serving and celebrating in the mission field. Miles and conditions might separate us, but the Gospel and our love will always bring us together. Families can be together forever, in heart, in thought, in spirit.
We each have so much to be thankful for, but beyond all the earthly things, is family.
Lovingly yours,
Mama and Daddy
We just had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Don, Karla, Michelle and Spencer; Jake, Krystal, Mercedes, Christina and Alex; Doug and Melanie, Dan, Kristy and Steven, and Chris, Kim, Jordan, Jake and Kinsley came. We scooted the furniture back and set up extra tables and chairs. I think for the 17 of us, there were probably 20 pies and two pumpkin rolls! Amazing! Kristy had roasted a big turkey, and I cooked a small ham. There were mashed potatoes and funeral potatoes, Stuffing, and all kinds of veggies and relishes, Strawberry Pretzel Salad and plain but wonderful Jello. Kim brought her wonderful homemade noodles a tradition in their family. Rolls and Sweet Potato Souffle I guess there was enough for about 60 people, Hard to break with tradition! And the food was divided at the end of day, so that everyone had lots of leftovers. Well, it was fun, The teen-age boys were in our bedroom playing games, The grown ups (just big kids) were playing games in the Dining room the little ones played outside, and Daddy and I just sat and watched. In the evening, they all went to a movie, and Daddy and I turned on Fox News to catch a last glimpse of the 'Great and the Terrible' and so we came to the end of a perfect day.
There are no words to express the love we have for each of you, we missed you at our little gathering. But we were happy to hear that in Fruita, Bloomfield, Farmington, Salt Lake, Lehi and Salem, our Families had gathered together, and the same love, laughter and joy we experienced was going on in each home. Two of our young Men, are serving and celebrating in the mission field. Miles and conditions might separate us, but the Gospel and our love will always bring us together. Families can be together forever, in heart, in thought, in spirit.
We each have so much to be thankful for, but beyond all the earthly things, is family.
Lovingly yours,
Mama and Daddy
1 comment:
I enjoyed reading that you all had a great thanks giving. Love you all tons!
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