Thanksgiving Blessings

Last week's wednesday night dinner rotation was at Chelsea and Del's house and it was their first time to host it. We all brought food, but let me tell you....the Slonekers went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure that we all had a great time together. When we got there Chelsea had baked pumpkin bread, pumpkin bread with chocolate chips, and amish friendship bread. One for every couple to take home! I know the girl had to be up all night! And they were so delicious that Chris and I snuck (is that a word?) out with two loaves! ;)

Chelsea decided to come up with a Thanksgiving Poem from our dinner and it could not be more perfect. I had to share it with you all! Enjoy! :)

"Twas 3 Weeks Before Thanksgiving"

Twas 3 weeks before Thanksgiving, when all through the house

The main lady was stirring, in her pretty white blouse.

The apron was hung around her neck with great care

In hopes that her "family" would soon be there.

The "family" arrived to the smell of sweet bread

While visions of fried-turkey danced in their head.

The table was set with home-y decor,

That would bring back memories of Thanksgiving's before.

When the casseroles were revealed, there arose such a clatter.

I thought the neighbors would come see what was the matter

But low-and-behold it was the sound of ready plates,

knowing that we were all about to gain a little bit of weight.

Del and Kyle carved the turkey with care,

Because they knew the wishbone had to be somewhere.

Even though we're little early for this wonderful feast,

We were ready to dine on that succulent beast! (Ha!)

Once we were nestled all snug in our chairs

we bowed our head for our Thanksgiving prayer.

We gave thanks for all that we'd been given in life

especially for us girls...that we'd be a good wife.

Us girls love these guys with all of our hearts

because they are just such goofy sweethearts.

Yes, I know from this picture you'd say,

"Are they really going to be my physician someday?"

But, if I can assure you of just one thing,

they will love you with any ailment you bring.

Oh, Family Dinner, you are the BEST,

but it is now time for us to rest.

We will cherish your friendship all the days of our life,

Thank you so much for letting Christ's light shine so bright!

The End

p.s. Please excuse the random spacing (or lack of :), I tried to fix it about 6 times and it kept going back! So I gave up on that!