We were privileged this year to once again be able to celebrate with family members from both the Wray side and the Frank side since Bud and Jane came down to visit for a few days. Yesterday we all went to my parents' house, along with my sisters' families (the brothers' families either were too far away and expecting a baby any day now, or found a better offer with their in-laws).
Our motley crew had a fun day, the highlight of which was a soccer game in the middle of the golf course. All the generations played -- from ages 2 to 75! Both grandfathers played impressive games, even diving and doing head-balls. Who knew they still had it in them! The kids all started out enthusiastically playing along with us, but once all of us adults started getting a little competitive, the intensity level scared some of the younger folks away. Nevertheless it was an amusing game for those of us tough enough to stick it out. The Wray girls are still a force to be reckoned with... and the men judiciously chose their times to reckon with us. I am sore this morning.
Then we all trooped inside for some snacks -- including mini-cornucopias for the kids, along with their own cheese ball. The dinner that followed lacked no good thing; as usual, my mom put out quite a spread. While we ate, we were treated to readings of Thanksgiving Proclamations by both Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Somehow 3 different members of the family all came with the same idea!
The kids, who had been impressively quiet for a few hours, started to stir once they sensed Nonna was starting to get out some dessert-type items. As she floated from room to room, out to the garage refrigerator, pantry, etc., she started to find that a collection of children was forming behind her, pied-piper-style. By the time she brought the pies to the table, all 10 of the children noses were present, right behind her elbow. And neither the noses nor the mouths were disappointed by what followed.
All in all, it was a happy day. Here are a few not-so-great photos to document:
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| Some of the soccer players...Four more are missing from the shot. The Dreschers brought their ringers in full soccer garb. |
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| Prep time earlier that day: Gee-Gee and Rayna peeling potatoes and the boys judging. |
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| Mini-cornucopias |
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Kids having snacks hors d'oeuvres |
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| Getting ready for dessert. James won his own pie because he's a nerd. |
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| Kids waiting for pie. Katie leading everyone in song? Or handing out forks. |
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