hopped up on gratitude
Dec 1, 2008 Just back from a Thanksgiving holiday in Virginia, where 16 adults, 2 kids and 3 dogs invaded my parents’ barn. We slept in every nook and cranny, pushed tables together in the middle of the house for turkey, took walks, drove the tractor, played the drawing game and murder in the dark, sang around a blazing fire, and drank Old Fashioned cocktails with my 92-year-old great aunt Judy.
All of that is par for the course at the barn. But the most unexpected and hilarious activity was creating characters that looked like each one of us for Judy’s Wii. She bought one for physical therapy and we loaded it up with our avatars so she could see us all when she exercises back at home. Did I mention she is 92? She’s got a mean tennis backhand and no patience for the instant replay.
When I got back to California, I returned to a fresh crop of emails and comments from many of you. Reading through them when I was so hopped us on Thanksgiving gratitude reminded me how thankful I am for this blog and the growing community of us who love to make, grow and gather. That means you. Thanks to all of you who take the time to keep me company, fortify and inspire me with great ideas and motivation to keep this going. You guys are the best.
Reader Comments (4)
It is my dream to attend a Wilkinsonian Thanksgiving. I hope you guys enjoyed sliced turkey from the cutting board with not an alka seltzer in sight.
So many sweet barn memories, compiled in a perfect Kelly way.
Where are you and the newest US Weekly? Hurry over.
What fun pictures of Dad, you, the barn, your husband, one of your nephews, your sister, one of her dogs, as well as sticks of butter, champagne and lots of yummy food. Hmmm... but where is your mother?
Probably still hiding under the piano bench, wishing beyond words that Murder in the Dark wasn't over and that everyone hadn't already gone home.....
Still as magical as I remember... I love your blog.. I have been sitting here for the last hour drooling over all you have created and shared. Keep up the wonderful work. It's simply lovely. Best, Catherine