Thanksgiving at Nanny and Bumpa's

The Hargrove's had a fantastic Thanksgiving break. Aden and I got some bonus "daddy day" time. Aden's daycare/pre-school was shut down during two days prior to Thanksgiving. We got to hang out a bit at the park and see Aunt Caity. The three of us went to the Therapeutic pool in Waterville and had a lunch buffet at Pizza Hut. On top of those 2 extra days, I got a compensatory day off on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Aden and I used this to go to the pool again and play around town. On Wednesday Aden went back to daycare so that I could have a day with Mommy, Ciara that is. We had an early appointment at the Women's Center to hear the heart beat and take vitals. The baby is doing spectacular as is Mommy. We then went to Augusta, hoping to find a decent brunch, but were disappointed. We settled for a bagel and breakfast sandwich before heading to Railroad Square for a movie - "Pirate Radio". It was fantastic, with great music.

On Thursday morning, Aden, Ciara and I got ready early. We picked Caity up at about 9:00 and went to breakfast at the Gov's. Aden was enthralled by the model train that circled the dining room. We arrived at Nanny Noonoo and Bumpa's place before noon and well before dinner. Cousin Simon, Siobhan, and Layla arrived from Boston shortly after.


Later on Aunt Aiofe and Unlce Josh arrived. Uncle Connor took a hiatus from his thuggery to watch some football with the family.


My mother-in-law, a.k.a. "Nanny", "Noodles", "Noonoos", "Noodies", and "Cora", wisely used previous strategies with my mother, telling her 2:00 when dinner was planned for 4:30. Grampa Clair and my mother a.k.a. "Nanny", "Nanny too", "Grand Marnier", "Nanny two" arrived with plenty of time to spare. Notice the resemblence between my mother and a Margarita....hmmm.

Aden woar himself out before dinner started....




The rest of us enjoyed a beautiful spread of Turkey, Ham, Salad, Creamed Corn, Broccoli and Cheese, Stuffing (Dressing if your Irish), oddly only one potato dish and a slew of desserts including a delicious Pumpkin Ginger Ice Cream and Caity's Pecan Pie. After dinner, the kids played. It was nice to see the interactive fun.......











Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. With the exception of Black Friday, it is a clean holiday, devoid of commercail motives - other than eating and drinking. I'm looking forward to Christmas at our house. Aunt Emily will be home from Colorado (go Broncos!) with her new beau.