Oh, the hustle and bustle of the holidays! Is there any sweeter sound than the melody of family gathered together to celebrate a holiday, or any occasion? We have had the same Thanksgiving tradition for the past twenty-one years. We head to my mother’s house (about two hours from our home) the Tuesday before Thanksgiving at whatever time the girls’ afternoon activities end. This year, it was after Katie’s evening piano practice (Christmas recitals begin on Sunday!). We met our oldest, Rebecca, halfway to Mom’s. She was able to get a ride with a friend at college, about three hours from home. As soon as we entered the house, the smells of Thanksgiving were already in the air: pumpkin bread, chocolate chip bars, Southern Maryland stuffed ham, and Mom’s famous ham and bean soup just for my husband to have for Wednesday’s lunch. For those who have never had the pleasure, stuffed ham is like eating a little slice of Heaven on earth. Read more
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