Thursday, November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving Stewart style

Norma Jean and Jan, 1995 and 2012
While perusing old pictures, we ran across the picture on the left, taken during a Thanksgiving gathering 16 or 17 years ago here in Texas. Norma Jean and I had bought novelty t-shirts with the saying "Two beers or not two beers: What was the question?" and hammed it up for the camera. Norma Jean arrived this week with the "Wines Constantly" t-shirt, and we embarked on a quest to find one for me so that we could re-create the experience for Thanksgiving 2012.

It was quite an adventure. We went to several malls and were given the idea that our best shot would be to try to find one in Grapevine, a nearby town with several wineries. We did indeed find one for me, but it was only after we had given up all hope. (Isn't that the way it always happens?) The first store we visited had some, but we didn't see this one. We decided to go back and have a wine tasting before heading home, and Norma Jean found the elusive shirt in a different section of the store. So today, Thanksgiving 2012, we decided to show in the above picture what happens when two dedicated beer drinkers turn to red wine.
Other than the beer-to-wine conversion picture, we had a very nice, quiet Thanksgiving celebration with our siblings, my brother's wife Phyllis and her sister Kay, and PJ's husband Stewart. We ate and played some games, while Stewart watched (is still watching) a football game. So I crept into the bedroom to write this post and read my favorite blogs to share Thanksgiving with all of YOU as well.

I don't return home until Tuesday, but Norma Jean leaves early in the morning. We walked together every day but one, and I will miss her. I know, however, that she is anxious to return home to her own life and her little dog who will cover her with kisses when he sees her. I have missed the worst of the rain in Washington state (I'm hoping anyway) and am enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures here in Texas very much. I am sending you love and my most sincere wishes that your family time is nourishing to you, as mine is for me.
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24 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlNovember 22, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    the days have been perfect, here. just for you and your family. :)

    i ADORE the shirts and your poses. :)

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  2. Nancy/BLissed-Out GrandmaNovember 22, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Great t-shirts and poses, proving that some family traditions simply must be honored. :-)

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  3. RedNovember 22, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    This really looks like a Christmas celebration with big kids. It's very beneficial to have some very good time with family

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  4. Brian MillerNovember 22, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    ha fun....nice matching shirts....smiles...and sounds like you had a great thanksgiving...so from mine to your...happy thanksgiving!

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  5. Rubye JackNovember 22, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    The new red wine sisters!
    Your Thanksgiving looks great DJan. Have a good evening now.

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  6. Linda ReederNovember 22, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    What a fun adventure you had searching for that shirt! I love the two photos.
    Thanks for finding time to visit me today. I loved your comment. You are a good friend to me too.

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  7. HilaryNovember 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    It sounds like a perfectly beautiful day for you and yours. I love the photo reenactment .. too cute.

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  8. Linda MyersNovember 23, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Looks like a good Thanksgiving was had by all.

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  9. KayNovember 23, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I just LOVE that photo of you and Norma Jean. The only difference I see in you is that you're even more gorgeous with that so lovely silver hair that I'm coveting.

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  10. RianNovember 23, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Great Photos! And yes, we (Texas) had some wonderful weather for Thanksgiving this year. So glad you got to spend it here with your family.

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  11. TrishNovember 23, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Great family tradition! Love those t-shirts.

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  12. O-town RamblingsNovember 23, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    The t-shirts and the poses are hilarious! I'm so glad you were able to spend Thanksgiving with your family. It looks like you had a perfectly relaxing day. Enjoy the rest of your visit.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 23, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    what cute shirts -- the before and after! Good you persevered in your search.

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  14. Far Side of FiftyNovember 23, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I see you are making memories..good for you! Have a good weekend! :)

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  15. CrazyCrisNovember 23, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Those photos of you two are FABULOUS! :o)

    I much prefer your current choice of beverage though... I've never liked beer but I love wine! ;o)

    Glad to hear you guys had such a wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoy the rest of your stay! Hugs!!!

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  16. RitaNovember 23, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    LOVE the two photos!! What a wonderful time you all are having! Enjoy what time you have left there. You'll be glad to be home, even if it is raining, I bet. ;)

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  17. SquirrelQueenNovember 24, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Those two photos are great. I'm glad you found the shirt for this year's photo. Enjoy that Texas sunshine we've got rain on this side of the Cascades.

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  18. Fun60November 24, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    What a great family reunion. I love the idea of the tee shirts and recreating the moment. I admire your perseverance in finding the tee shirts or was it the attraction of wine tasting? Thanks for your comments about downloading photos but I don't know how to change the resolution of my photos. I wish I could find a class somewhere that just shows you how to do some of the basic skills needed for blogging!

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  19. LilliStJohnNovember 24, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    I love that Saucy hair do Norma Jean is wearing now, although the long hair was lovely too. Gee, DJan, you haven't really changed that much - same smile and warm face and beautiful hair. Nice to see the Sisters got matching t-shirts to celebrate and compare. I liked that. "To Wine or not to Wine, that is the question", Eh.

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  20. DianneNovember 24, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    I love the 2 photos!!
    other than shorter hair for Norma Jean neither of you has changed very much

    the table photo has a wonderful warm feeling to it

    Happy Birthday - I don't know if I'm late or early but either way I love ya :)

    Hope sends hugs

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  21. Stella JonesNovember 24, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Thank you for letting me share in your festivities. I like that you had the same shirts in the end. Cheers to the next gathering of the Stewart clan!

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  22. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteNovember 24, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Wow I love those pictures. You both look amazing! Glad your time is going well.

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  23. JackieNovember 24, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Great photos of you and your sister! Kudos for the t-shirts and the poses! Fantastic...and you both look wonderful.
    I am sending this via my cellphone...as I am away from home, too....we are in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. We have a home here and we (hubby and I) spent Thanksgiving here with my Daddy (86) and my Mama (81.)
    I hope that you have a safe trip home. So glad you were able to spend quality time with family.
    Sending you warm smiles as you have blessed my heart with your blog...
    Hugs,
    Jackie

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  24. DebNovember 30, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    you were in my neck of the woods...we had such nice weather for Thanksgiving...

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