Thanksgiving // 2013

by Ashley Weeks Cart

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Ah, another lovely, warm and fuzzy-filled Thanksgiving is behind us.

I made sure to pause and reveal in the laughter of my family. Healthy, happy, together.

Together.

That is not something I will ever take for granted. Ursa’s absence was palpable. My first Thanksgiving without her in nine years. But Gladden’s puppy antics provided a welcome distraction and reminder that life is still filled with joy. A joy punctuated by sadness. Making the joy all the more special. All the more present. I am so grateful these people are mine.

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^^Beautiful carrots dug up from our garden on Thursday morning for Kimmy’s signature Sausage Sour Dough Stuffing.^^

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^^Preschool Arts and Crafts FTW!^^

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^^A bouquet from a local Farmer’s Market. Love!^^

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^^Sunny made us all paper crowns that we wore throughout dinner. So silly. So wonderful.^^

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^^Gorgeous Marimekko velvet quilt found and gifted by Momar. (A Black Friday find).^^

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^^These ridiculous, wonderful human beings are my family. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.^^