Thanksgiving Gathering

 Thanksgiving Gathering
We celebrated Thanksgiving at my son-in-law Eric and daughter Amanda Yoder’s home in Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania yesterday. Eric, Amanda, and their daughter Hannah greeted us at the door. The gathering mob consisted of my son Andrew, his wife Renee, their daughters Celine and Moriah, her sister Monica and husband Samuel, my daughter Anna Prinkey, and I filled Amanda’s diningroom and kitchen. Food lined the countertops and sideboard.
Eric likes to cook and made mashed potatoes, gravy, baked corn, maccaroni and cheese, stuffing balls, ham, turkey, and a meatloaf. Others brought pies, caseroles, and other tidbits to eat. To wash down the foods were different soda pops, ice water, grape juice, coffee, and tea. After the blessing, we made our rounds buffet style sampling a spoonfull of the different items. Some made a second round, choosing their favorite flavors. Sated, we sat and shared stories and family memories. There were new stories tossed in by Monica and Sam. After the food settled, the pie desserts were cut and passed out. Pumpkin, egg custard, apple, cherry, and pecan pies were sampled. Whipped cream or walnut caramel sauce crowned each slice.
The men claimed spots on the sofa and chairs in the living room talking shop and sharing more stories while the women gathered around the table to play an updated UNO game called “No Mercy.” The game soon had the players hands filled with cards. Laughter and silliness ensued. At one point, the drawing pile disappeared and a winner was announced.
Because Renee had to go to work in the morning, we broke up the gathering about eight pm and all went their separate ways after hugs and kisses were shared at the door. Leftovers in hand, we left and left the taking down of tables the Amanda, Eric, and Hannah. It was a wonderful time filled with the making on new memories and thoughts of thanksgiving.