We made our way out of town, after securing the fortress and packing (way too many shoes and jewels). In the dark and rain we drove. Laughing and dancing in the car. Telling tales that started like, remember when we first met and you said…
I don't know what soul mates are, but if finishing eachother's sentences and giggling madly at the same things, isn't enough, I don't know what is. Granted, we can also make eachother so angry our faces can turn a perfect shade of fluorescent magenta. Alas, we try not to push those buttons often 😉
So we drove and drove, and arrived to a house bursting with food and love. Shrimp cocktails and fresh pesto, with baked bread straight out of the oven, abound…
My parents are so wonderfully delightful. And funny as funny could be. My Mammie is a hoot and probably should get a superb hostess trophy.
Dad and her together could start a comedy show. They are so sweet, and have always made it very clear that home is home. It is our home. There is always an open door, and your bedroom is always there for you. You always have a home, no matter what.
My Dad is always available. You got a flat? You ran out of gas? You sliced your leg open pretty darn deep and have to go to the emergency room (that would be me). He is in his car on his way to you no matter where you are. He hugs he squeezes, you beg to be let go. You can even catch him playing with the elves you make. That alone should earn him a perfect award, don't you think?
Ya, I thought they were super annoying when I hit my teenage years. But, it is all the things I found annoying about them then, that I now adore. Funny how that works, isn't it?
Sooo, we installed Mr. Lovee in his own private mini wing. So he could have a little restful space of his own. Bottles of water, candies, wait are we in a hotel? Again, Mammie's hospitality…
Mr room had a lovely crown waiting for me…
As well as a dresser full of gifts (for no reason), which are just my kind of treasures. Thank you Mommmmmbie!!
It rained & was cold our entire stay, which was a lovely thing indeed. It was a treat to have a Thanksgiving that was cool and brisk and didn't feel like a warm tropical holiday (as usual).
The first night we were there we lost power most of the evening. So, we all sat around a candle lit living room, telling stories, while Mr. Lovee played his guitar…
We breakfasted in the nook…
And got a ton of excercise by going down the super long driveaway to retrieve the newspaper.
Silly me, forgot her tennis shoes. Luckily my 21 year old brother had a pair of boy shoes stashed from when he was in 5th grade. They fit like a glove.
I enjoyed the autumn feel in the garden, but was surprised at how much green the trees still held…
I collected leaves and strolled in the sprinkles, all bundled up. Beautiful leaves a plenty…
We had Thanksgiving lunch at My Grandma and Grandpa's (Mammie's parents). There was a tradtional meal, along with homemade tortillas to be eaten as they came off the wood burning stove. (that is my Grandma, adding wood)
How I adore my grandparents… Mr. Lovee charms the socks off of my Granny. He played his guitar, she sang. He indulged in her freshly made edibles…
Everyone in my family is loud and has a story to tell. A joke, a tale… Words are thrown in and out and all around in conversation. It is blissful chatter chaos…
We were stuffed after that visit. Even though we were told to eat light. There were other Thanksgiving meals to be eaten. We ventured home to relax, make room for more munching…
I put on my pajamas and found a cozy spot to relax…
Mmmmm, relaxing… (Not something I did much of, as planned 😉
I longed for a swim and I dreamily looked out the window…
But, the relaxing was short lived. Before we knew it, it was time to get dressed up again, for a formal Thanksgiving dinner…
Mr. Lovee waited patiently, while the gals shuffled around. The table had already been set days before by Mammie…
There he is with his freshly trimmed hair, lacking about 6 inches (oops, my bad, 10 inches)… I think he looks dreamy…
Most of my photographs were taken at night. Hence the darkish golden glow. I promised my family I wouldn't splash their fotos on my blog. I don't want to become the annoying girl with the camera, that everyone dreads seeing at the holidays, hee heee…
I myself, do not enjoy having my photo taken. Actually, if you want to know the truth. I get sort of royally unhappy when people take my photo without consent… So, I will be sensitive to the members whose photos I snapped…
Nontheless, there were smiling faces and lovely attired folks mingling…
We had a scrumptious formal dinner at home. Once again, telling tales and laughing uncontrollably… Although, we were still full from lunch. So, we all were woe-ing about our overfilled bellies…
We saved dessert for the next day…
The most outrageous fresh cranberry candied orangle peel trifle you have ever tasted…
And some fancy form of pumpkin pie…
Then it was time for a walk. We hiked a bit while there. And had a delightful time climbing the hills & cavelings I ventured into as a kid…
We came upon what Mr. Lovee called a midden. Filled with rusty parts and domed ever so wonderfully with twigs and rocks. A pack rat home for certain. It is sort of hard to see its dome like quality in this photo…
I got on my hands and knees to show you the entrance… So cute!!
The next day, we had canela at my grannies house & snooped around at my granpa's warehouse of found rusted and crazy treasures. He told us stories, and gifted me a wonderful item. I will share it soon!! If it snows ;) Oh and, by the way, Canela is cinnamon tea…
We really wanted to invite everyone over to sing and tell scary stories around the outdoor fireplace. Alas, the wet wood and weather was not having it. Maybe next time…
Soon it was time to leave… But, I just couldn't go without telling you one big secret. You see, there is a pantry in Mombie's house, that would blow your mind. Every gum drop and gum ball and cookie, and chip, and treat, and baking good that you can imagine, resides right on the other side of that door. It is a vault of edible treasures. Would you like to visit it sometime? hee hee ;) I could lock you in there for a day or two?
So, into the car I went. Mr. Lovee packed my belongings, and we started home. The clouds cleared up a bit for our 2 hour drive…
We stopped in a village called Tubac, 20 minutes from our family home. It is a lovely historic shopping village. So much fun! Quaint and charming. There were tons of people there…
We returned to our humble abode in the hills at night. It was a raining frenzy. So much rain, Wow! And the next day, there were pink mountains and snow right at the top… Hooray!
Oh, but dare I forget to mention… I picked up a treasure to giveaway, at one of the shops in Tubac. Yes Indeed. At a place filled with milagros and beautiful 100+ year old santos…
This milagro filled cross…
So leave a hello, and I shall drop your name in a hat. The next time I return (2 days or so), I shall have more little creatures like this to pop in my shop. There are still a couple of original paper dress girls waiting for a lovely home…
Okay, I must rest (I am a zombie girl) & then head out to see the new one person swing Mr. Lovee is building for me. I just can't get up enough speed on the two person swing 😉
See you soon, Huge 🖤's, V
ps: I watched the most sad touching movie and the most silly ridiculous make me giggle Christmas movie! I looove the house in Fred Claus in the beginning in the woods! I want to live there! And I adore Willy's little abode!! So cute!!
Hi miss Zombie girl. Your family home is so pretty. It must be so nice to lounge by the pool and then to sit and stare at the stars. It looks like a little piece of heaven. Your family sounds lovely, ust like you. I clicked on your link and saw the pics of your grandmother, Josephine. She was a real beauty, again like yourself. I can see where you got your best attributes. ;D
Wow – what a great adventure you had! A beautiful place to visit! I adore the milagro cross! Jamie V in MT
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I read and read and read so HELLO!!! I’m saying it.
My goodness, V, you and your family had the most beautiful and wonderful Thanksgiving.
Thanks for inviting us along xoxoox!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I want to adopt your family- they all sound so awesome.
Such a beautiful house… and I’d be quite happy to be shut in your mum’s pantry for a couple of days, hehe.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful Holiday with us, Vanessa! I think I even spy some of your creations on the Thanksgiving table! What a fun family you have! 🖤
Thank you for sharing the wonderful tale and pics. That pumpkin pie desert looked Marvelous!
Hello Miss Vanessa,
Lovely photos! Magical places…I am in love with your crown…and for so obvious reasons…
DIVINA!
~ Gabriela ~
I always love reading your stories. I feel like i’m right there with you. You had an amazing Thanksgiving. I so want to go through that door with all the treats within. I could stay for a day or two stuffing my face.
So glad you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving!! The cross is amazing!! I’ll have to watch Fred Clause. I’ve got it “On Demand” on cable!!! Have a wonderful day!!!
Oh, hello! I’d love to be locked in that pantry and the key thrown away. I too enjoyed a cozy, rainy Arizona Thanksgiving. Happy holidays!
Hi Vanessa,
Yes…thanks for inviting us along on your little journey! I always LOVE reading your wonderful stories. Your family sounds GREAT & I’m glad you and Mr. Lovee had a nice trip and Thanksgiving with your family! I would love to enter that pantry door but may never want to leave 😉
Happy rest of Sunday to you…& I can’t wait to get the print I ordered last week…wish I could have gotten the original!
What a lovely home your parents have….all filled with luscious decor but the best of all the design is the love that you describe. You are lucky to have that family home that is still and always will be a safe haven. And your parents waiting always with open arms.
Wow – the food all sounds so delish too!!!
I’m so happy you and Mr. Lovee had such a delightful weekend/Thanksgiving!
XOXOXOXO
p.s. G and I saw Fred Clause over the weekend too and I thought the very same thing about his home in the beginning and Willy’s wee room!
Your photos are so beautiful – you can feel the love and warmth of your holiday coming through them! Thank you for sharing your beautiful world, it is a lovely place to visit!
Vanessa, it looks like you had a lovely visit with your parents. Their home is lovely not only to the eye, but to the heart, as well! Your dad does sound like a gem! It nice that you appreciate them both. Thank you for sharing and yes, I cannot wait to see what is behind the magical pantry door! 🙂
I enjoyed this holiday story.. and felt like I traveled with you! Wonderful pictures and memories you will cherish!
Thank you for sharing another of your adventures. It always feels like you have taken us with you to another place. You always manage to find a little magic on your travels.
Hi Vanessa,I love reading your blog….so many magical photos and stories!
I eagerly await each of your blog postings!
Lorelei
Wow! Looks like you had the perfect holiday! Your parents house is LOVELY and what a table setting. I love how formally beautiful it looked!!
Will our Thanksgiving didn’t go as will as your.My daugther work ,because she a single mother supporting two son on her own And one of the boys was sick. I did cook the net day not to bad. I love your family Thanksgiving look like alot of fun.
Debb
You can lock me in that pantry – it sounds pretty cray. Speaking of pantries, one of my cats got shut in my Mom’s pantry this Thanksgiving, nosy little guy =)
Also, canela sounds great, hope to try it someday!
oh what a wonderful post, makes my heart swoon, with all the lovely pictures, and desserts..your mommys house is absolulty beautiful, and I adore the outside fireplace thing..haha
Parents like that really do exist?!?!?!?!?! You are lucky girl. What a fun Thanksgiving you must have had.
Thanks for sharing. I am so jealous!!!
“Blissful chatter chaos…” That’s *it* exactly! Family and friends and happy sharing, exuberant togetherness and complete understanding- what a joyous Thanksgiving your family had (as did mine, in a round-about way)! Hope you are looking forward to the winter holidays as much as my family and I are!
Michaele
Oh you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday and it is so wonderful to be able to share it with everyone that you care so much about. We had a lovely holiday too…drove north and played in snow in the woods.
oh wow oh wow!!! you’re adventures are always so very much fun!!! i love love love how you always find the little hidden places and treasures everywhere you go!!! thanks soooooo much for sharing!!! and what a fabulous giveaway!!! yipes! my fingers AND toes are crossed!!! i think i say that every time you have a giveaway… hee hee!!!
have a very fabulous monday!!!
peace and love
I am glad you had wonderful Thanksgiving! It looked like a lovely time with great yummy stuff. I spent the whole weekend with my new husband’s family and my son. It was so peaceful and they are great people. I sure have a lot to be thankful for.
I’m wondering what your idea of cold is. While it has snowed today and is getting colder, it was 45 on Thanksgiving and we thought we were having a heat wave!
Hey Vanessa,
What a lovely and descriptive post. Your Thanksgiving sounds wonderful. You must be so proud of your parents and grandparents and it appears they feel the same about you. How sweet!!! I am completely in love with the milagro…it is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing your Thanksgiving with us.
Kris
Listening to you talk about your Dad made me miss mine so much. Treasure them all because when they leave, it is never the same. Tubac is a wonderful place to visit! Thanks for sharing your spectacular looking Thanksgiving!
OMg I just watched Fred Clause and was oohing and aahing over the house! The cross is beautiful, and it looks like you had a lovely Thanksgiving, what a beautiful home!
Your photos make me feel like I’m there!
..xoxo
~K
It sounds like you had a wonderfully enchanting holiday! I love reading your blog-everything sounds so enchanting in your world!!!
Thank you for taking me on your family Thanksgiving Holiday Adventure. You are so blessed to have lived this for REAL~ have parents and Grandparents that love and support who you are and welcome Mr. Lovee… and in such a gorgeous setting? It’s an unreal movie to me! HELLO! You were THERE! : )
~Happy Thanksgiving Ms. V.~
Lots of love & laughter~
We had the same love & laughter~
Your parents home is beautiful!~
oxox~Amy~
Sounds like another wonderful adventure! I’m so glad you were able to spend the holiday with the ones you hold near and dear. That is what Thanksgiving is for me!!
Lots and lots of times I am frantically running all around with just bits of time here and there to pop into someone’s blog world and try to hurriedly take it all in…but this post demanded by time…love all of the photos (what dreamy places you visited! Oh my!!!!) your loving comments about your family and the little tiny spot of the packrat….the tease of the pantry …and the guitar playing, swing building, laugh and cry Mr. Lovee!! Well, this could easily be an excerpt from a story!!
Thank you for the “journey” xo
what a wonderful thanksgiving you had! thanks for sharing it with us!
That looks like a fantastic time!
I saw When Did You Last See Your Father this summer and loved it through the tears.
Judy
Your world is so full of the most delicious c colors!
And your man has curly hair! How fine is that?
I enjoyed your thanksgiving holiday story! Happy holidays to you. xx
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your magical Thanksgiving with us. Your family sounds like such a delight! Treasure them always…for families like that are so special. Everything looked so beautiful and wonderful…a truly enchanting holiday! And those lovely treasures your marvelous Mom had in your room…they put me in a swoon…lol!! And that milagro cross is fantastic!! You always find the greatest treasures! Delightful, delightful, delightful!!!!
Hugs,
Michele 🙂
Hello 🙂
I have been reading and being inspired by your blog for quite a while now, but never commented. There’s my incentive! This post was particularly beautiful and festive and there was a lot of giving-thanks going on, which is important!
Keep up all your lovely creative work x
first of all… thank you thank you thank you for my beautiful gift that came in the mail. the post cards are too divine to write on so on my holidays i will have to search for the perfect frames and start a space for me somewhere in this house of mine.
second of all…. i love mums!!! when you dont have one you really appreciate stories like yours that tell of their love and generosity and i thank you for loving her so much in return.
last of all i will post on my blog about your gifts in a few days time, school is almost over for another year and my head is spinning around with what is still left to do! %*_*% rosey
You really did have a magical Thanksgiving didn’t you?
oh, i knew you would have the most enchanting thanksgiving and i was right :). i’m so happy that you all have each other – you, mr. lovee, your family – and that you seem so happy to spend some time together!
hope that the little break gave you a lot of inspiration :)!
I dreamed of that pantry door years ago and have always wanted it! Love your photos…the way you put Lovee behind the candle, etc, etc….your grandma is YOUNG look at her hands!
My daddy was funny too 🙂
It looks like you had a most lovely, homey, snuggly holiday weekend, indeed! Hooray for family and yummy food and sweet things to nibble!! 🙂
Vanessa you are a very lucky girlie… the best bit is that you know you are & you share your appreciation. Your family sounds adorable & their home looks gorgeous. I’m glad you had such a lovely Thanksgiving!
What a fantastic Thanksgiving you had! Magical even. The house was beautiful, the food, the surprise gifts, all was a treat. Thanks for sharing it all with us. Twyla
Lovely photos!
Me gusto mucho la corona,digna de una reina .
love your family Thanksgiving look like alot of fun.
Well, you are the most beautiful ZOMBIE GIRL ever! And you eat way better food than zombies usually get, I think. 🙂
Your Thanksgiving looks like it was perfect – I wish I lived closer to my own family so I could have a Thanksgiving similar to this one (we are all 500+ miles apart).
I’m so glad you had a lovely time.
Hugs,
Kate
what a scrumptious holiday post!
I think I enjoyed that as much as you did 🙂
Hello! Are you an enchanted fairy girl, or what?! I love this story, the photos, the grandma grandpa and the homemade tortillas, and…
…I won’t say what I thought of Mr. Lovee.
Here’s the thing: we woke up to snow on our mountains and that is what I LOVE!! Wasn’t the weather just gorgeous?! I may have to pop over to your shop, because that paper dress–well, you know how I feel about that dress. How much can I say about the dress? One might say: get OVER the dress, Chris! Move ON! But, I’ll go peek again, of course. I was too busy all weekend to do my surfing!
Trifle?! Shrimp cocktail? Holy moly.
Miss Vanessa, you had the most lovely Thank-full-giving around! You spunky sense of style and your gracious ways were no doubt cultivated in such a wondrous place! Thank you for letting us peek into your world. I am sending grateful thoughts your way for all the inspiration you provide. Love your photography! Enjoy the day! Erin, Tesori Trovati
What a wonderful Thanksgiving journey you had!! The pics are fabulous and I felt like I was there with you. I want to see inside that pantry!! Love the cross!!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Oh, the places we go with you! I always make sure I have a nice cup of coffee or tea before I look at your blog. What a treat. And, consider this a “hello” from me.
Vanessa, it was so fun taking a peek at your Thanksgiving festivities. My favorite picture is the one which shows your Grandmother’s elegantly beautiful hands. I can always count on you for a feast for my eyes as well as my soul. Love, love, love the Milagro filled cross. I’d love to see a Fanciful Twist version someday…Oh, I can just picture it, can’t you?! Happiest of Holidays to you and your Mr.Lovee. My best, Clichy Rose
Isn’t going home a wonderful feeling? I’m 45 years old and I still feel like a little kid going home……you get that warm feeling in your heart….like you’re wrapped in a blanket of love What a fantastic holiday you had with your fun family. Reading your post today made me feel like I was right there with you. Your parents live in a beautiful part of the world. The little town you stopped in on the way home looks like a place I’d like to spend more than a couple of hours…..love the colors! And those mountains….they looked like they were on fire….how magical! I think I’m going back to re-read your posting again..it made me feel happy! Wishing you some happiness today, too 😀
~Allie
What a lovely post. I felt like I was a fly on the wall at your Thanksgiving holiday!!
thank you sharing your life with us,it looks so dreamy ,year round
Oh my, it sounds like you had a wonderful trip. And those mountains are beautiful…so breathtaking!
Hugz,
Michele
You and your awesome giveaways! Thanks fro letting us be a part of your celebration. What a time!
What a lovely time you had. Your family sounds like a dream.
Hugs!
Nancy
Oh…I just love when we get to go to your parents home! Can you believe that we’re actually tossing the idea of coming down your way to doctor the Airstream all up? I’m trying desperately to do this around The New Year as I think we could stretch out the visit a bit more and make a run to Toombstone and Bisbee as well…we’ll see!
what a wonderful thanksgiving…
and that rabbit on your dresser…i adore him…where did he come from….
i still owe you wedding photos…i haven’t recieved them yet….but as soon as i do…you shall get some
Edward and I are so glad you had such a lovely Thanksgiving!
sighing here…thank you so for taking us along, I’m sure I’ve said this before…but…how wonderful to come by your perfect Fanciful-NESS honestly, from your lovely family!!!
x..x
steph
p.s.
Please put my name in that hat for that wonderful milagro cross…oh yes sirree!!
It is so much fun to hear the story of your Thanksgiving celebration. I was interested in hearing that you have a formal Thanksgiving Dinner…we do the same in our family…dress up for every holiday.
Love the milagro cross.
Buenas Noche Vanessa!!
Tu familia es muy INCREDIBLE!!
There is some of the most beautiful and rugged landscape in southern Arizona and Northern Sanora :c)
Pattie :c)
Mazatlan Mexico
Wowee! Thank you for sharing your thoroughly delightful Thanksgiving weekend! After taking all of those pics, did you even get to relax? 🙂
Come visit me at http://www.jenniboriginals.blogspot.com for a fun, fun Holiday giveaway!
Jenni B
Hello! Thank you for all of your generosity with your giveaways. And for sharing your adventures…they are really great adventures.
ooooh what a lovely visit! thanks, as always for taking us along…everything was just divine. And how about that strategic candle placement to hide Mr. Lovee from us;) So happy you had a fabulous time and I adore your giveaway:):) I’ll cross my fingers:):):) thanks sweet pea Miss V!xoxox…jenn
I was visiting Natasha’s blog and just stopped by to say hello. Your pictures are wonderful, thanks so much for sharing.
Looks like you had a marvelous holiday. Nothing like family, friends and good food.
Homemade tortillas sound like the best!
Vanessa,
Sounds like you had a marvelous time with your family. They know how to entertain! Looking forward to more goodies in your etsy shop.
Take care,
Mary
HELLOOOO!! from across the pond… i bought your postcard set from etsy a couple of weeks ago (i’m annaquill) and finally found time to stop by :o)
what a fantastic thanksgiving – and such scrummy pics!!
thanks for sharing xx
Gorgeous photos! I feel like I was there!
You know, it’s not often I hear about someone else’s family and think “gee, I’d really like to meet them”. But with your family I not only want to meet them, I want them to adopt me! I looove your posts about your holiday visits back home. Always so colorful and filled with photos of food that puts 5 pounds on me just by looking at them! The shrimp cocktail looks SO fresh and scrumptious! And your Grandma’s kitchen….le sigh…
I’m glad you had such a wonderful time Miss V.! Oh, and I dare say Mr. Lovee looks quite distinguished with his shorter locks!
Your family home is so beautiful and the atmosphere as well. I could definitely live in Arizona with all the sunshine and warm days. I’m glad you got an autumn day for Thanksgiving though. I guess we need those every once in awhile.
The cross with milagros is simply beautiful! I really love the heart in the middle. *crossing my fingers*
Ahhhhhh … I understand now …
you are the offspring of Magical Royalty. The impossible has happened; I adore you even more, and have fallen madly in love with your family. **blows kisses**
You AMAZE me!!! Every time I read your wonderful escapades I just get all mushy inside with a mixture of awe, envy, excitement, and a wonderful sense of living vicariously in your most amazing life. You truly are one of those rare and special people who make other people (strangers) feel as though we are all dear friends or even relatives. There is a genuine overflowing of warm fuzzy’s that you create in (at the very least) my heart. Thank you so much for being you.
p.s. Mr. Lovee looks lovely with some of the weight off of his gorgeous curls.. I say “good move”…
Take care little “inspiration girl”
p.s.s. I drew my Christmas card and am getting ready to paint her. As soon as I can scan her into my computer, I’ll send you a copy to see what you think. I told you once before that we have a similar style (well I’m no where near as good as you, but I think she’ll turn out cute)… We shall see..
Bye Girlie… In utmost fondness… (How’s that, a bit less creepy than a stranger signing off with Love) 🙂 … Chrissi
What a marvelous looking holiday. I love all the brights in the last few shots. Can’t wait to see the wonder you inherited…
I love, love, love both Jim Broadbent and Colin Firth! I mean of course Colin Firth (Mr. Dracy) but there is something so wonderful about Jim Boradbent – have you seen The Young Visters? It’s on Netflix. Ah my dear, you and I have such common movie interests. With all this, I now have to go watch Love Actually – I save it and watch it over and over again around Christmas and get all teary. Love!
My parents are like that as well, home is home and always will be no matter where I’m living:)
I adore you grandmothers stove! It’ is the stove of my dreams!
Oh my goodness… such beautiful people, decorations, food, rooms, yards, landscape… I enjoyed your post soooooo much… Happy Holidays….
your writings and photo’s are sooo descriptive…that I felt as though I
was there with you…thankyou for sharing your wonderful thanksgiving with me xxx
I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! It certainly looks so! Yummeee, those sweets look delicious!
Sandra Evertson
You my dear, have my extreme jealousy after viewing the agonizingly tempting and gorgeous deserts you had at your formal Thanksgiving! Waiting patiently with my fork for you to send some my way.
What a wonderful trip you had! Great company, food and scenery, it don’t get much better than that!
What a beautiful Thanksgiving.
so many wonderful pictures!! seems like you had a really wonderful time! thanks so much for sharing! i was smiling the whole time i was reading it! 🙂
Hi Vanessa~
I was so wonderfully whisked away in your lovely sumptuous post, I totally forgot where I was.
Ok…whay am I not in the pantry or looking at the midden…
But i can always venture back above.
What a magical place to have grown up (well whatever that is)in. Your parents sound dreamy so give them a hug!
Glad you had such a heart warming visit and thanks for sharing with us.
Love the milagro.
Goodluck everyone!
Tinaxx
Wow what a fun family Vanessa! You luckie duckie! Glad you were able to have such a joyous holiday.
Take care,
Martha
Such wonderful photos! I always love your posts with travel/family pics and stories : )
uh… Can I trade lives with you for just 24 hours? Please.
Me, going on one of your adventures. You, with my 5 children.
That’s fair. Right?
Oh my goodness, what a feast! Your mom and mammie sound like the bestest ever!!!! What I wouldn’t give for some fresh tortillas. Ahhhh… I do miss me some Texas sometimes!
And quite seriously, you know I have a passion for crosses, so you know I’m coveting that one you’ve shown!
Oh my goodness, what a feast! Your mom and mammie sound like the bestest ever!!!! What I wouldn’t give for some fresh tortillas. Ahhhh… I do miss me some Texas sometimes!
And quite seriously, you know I have a passion for crosses, so you know I’m coveting that one you’ve shown!
I flat-out *adore* your blog entries. It’s a rough time and I just wanted to thank you because your photo’s and thoughts bring me much happiness.
By the way, I’d be most grateful if you could convince your mother to share a recipe for the “cranberry candied orange peel trifle”. That looks delicious.
Wow! Sounds fantastic. Would love to have seen that pantry, sigh.
What a ~Sweet~ story…Wonderful visit, family and treats too!! Love the little mushrooms.
It looks and sounds like the perfect Thanksgiving,family,good food,shopping!!!!It doesn’t get any better than that!
There isn’t one photo I wouldn’t have wished to pop into. Amazing recap of an over-the-top Thanksgiving celebration. From Mr. Lovee’s butt shots 😉 to you in your 21-year old brothers tennies, it was all wonderful. I especially enjoyed the walk to the newspaper…the skies and the driveway compliment each other beautifully.
I ADORED THIS POST! 😉
Such beautiful pictures! 🙂
Your family home is just beautiful. I wanted ro stroll down that long driveway with you. I am glad that you had a good time. Please put me in the hat for the wondeful giveaway wlthough I never win anything. boo hoo hoo. 🙂
Hello! What fun you guys had?! Your families’ homes are quite charming and you photographed them well. It was sort of a tour if your holiday just looking at them all! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
O.K. That’s it. I want to be a part of your family!
Magical. Magical. Magical. Magical. 🙂
Come and visit me at my new website when you get a chance. (my bff and I dreamed it up) A total departure from what I have done in the past…
http://www.moggit.com
I have missed you!
Joy
xo
Beautiful post, beautiful home, beautiful family, beautiful day!! I loved every inch of it, in a word, beautiful.
Vanessa,
you absolutely captivate me with your writings, your photos and your charm! What a wonderful visit to your family and I thank you for ‘taking me along’ !! : )
Much love and hugs to you!
Carol
aka VB
As always, such lovely photos! I wish I had a formal dinner to go to…how fun!
Hi Vanessa—your family is just so lovely. Inspiring….
New to your blog today and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it!
Hello, hello! You have a beautiful family home. And the cross is gorgeous. I want to win!
Ah, like Mother, like Daughter! 🙂
could i have the recipe for the trifle? seriously, i must make that at christmas…or sooner!
What a wonderful, magical Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing it with us! As for Mr. Lovee’s backside. Oh my! I’d trade a week in the pantry for a glimpse of frontside*. *face…really! Yikes!
Hi VV, I enjoyed this walk through your family visit, thank-you. 🙂