Do you remember my little pumpkin that grew in our compost area? When it was evident that the pumpkin would not mature enough to eat I picked it and placed it on our table on the patio. There it sat for many days and eventually turned orange. I noticed it was being eaten, but only at night. We never could capture an animal or bird pecking into it, but was obviously being enjoyed by someone.
Our mystery was solved last week! I wanted to keep the pumpkin on the table to feed whoever wanted it even though it was beginning to rot.
Our squirrels have clearly enjoyed this little pumpkin.
Yesterday Grayden scooped it all up and took it back to the compost pile. Maybe in a couple years we will receive a gift of a pumpkin from our compost again!
Our Thanksgiving plans changed quite a bit this year. We were planning to fly up to New England to be with our daughter and son-in-law. Our plans changed when they both became ill. We decided it would be wise not to travel under these circumstances. It was quite a disappointment for all of us, especially to Samuel. We then asked our son and his boys up for Thanksgiving dinner. The day before he called to say he was sick. Oh no! Our two youngest grands called us back and asked if we would like for them to join us. Of course we would!!!
Though our plans changed several times we were so happy to have our grands seated at our Thanksgiving table!
Our sweet neighbor surprised us with flowers for the table. We served roast beef as it was too late to thaw a turkey. We enjoyed a lovely day in spite of plans changing almost hourly! It was the first time the younger grands have traveled to see us without their Dad in the car. They both said it was fun! We really missed our children but still had a good Thanksgiving with our grands. I hope you enjoyed your day as well!
Nice to see the squirrel enjoying the pumpkin :)
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that in the end you enjoyed some family time at Thanksgiving.
I do hope all family members feel better soon.
Enjoy these last few days of November.
All the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. There is a lot of sicknesses going around this fall. Our son is still sick, but our daughter and son-in-law are much better.
DeleteIt's hard to believe November is almost over. All the best to you!
Oh I am sorry about the sickness and the necessary plan changes. It really is wonderful that all your grandsons were present. A handsome group of gentlemen you have there, Martha Ellen.
ReplyDeleteAs much as we wanted to follow our original plans, it all worked out well. Thank you, I agree about these gentlemen.
DeleteHello! Sorry about the sickness. So many blog friends had sick family members. Your Thanksgiving looks as if it was lovely just the same.
ReplyDeleteThere is quite a bit of sickness making its rounds. We enjoyed it all just the same. Have a great week!
DeleteOh, that mischievous squirrel getting into your pumpkin. These are great pictures, Martha Ellen, and I'm glad you figured out what critter was nibbling on your little pumpkin. How wonderful that it turned orange over time. And it's so nice that your grandsons got to spend Thanksgiving with you. I'm sorry to hear your son and daughter were sick. Nel and her family just got over the bugs as well. I bet Samuel was glad to see the boys too. They sure have grown. The changed plans turned into something very special. That's what happens sometimes. ; )
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Christmas season, Martha Ellen.
~Sheri
Sheri, I'm sorry to hear that Nel's family has been ill. We had a great time with the boys. You are so right, the changed plans turned into something special. Thank you for your kind words as always.
DeleteSo glad your grands were able to join you and such a lovely photo of Grayden and the boys. I hope everyone else is recovering quickly from their illnesses. Lovely flowers from your neighbor and I had to smile at the little rascal with your pumpkin. Have a great week Martha Ellen :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise. Noel and Peter are doing much better and Grady is feeling a little better as of yesterday. We so enjoyed seeing the boys. And our little rascal was enjoying himself to the hilt. You have a great week as well!
DeleteGlad you could be flexible and enjoy a good meal with your TALL grandsons! :) Hope everyone is on the road to recovery!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen. Everyone is feeling much better today! Our grands are really tall!! Of course, everyone seems to be taller than us.
Deletesometimes changed plans end up being the best and there's certainly nothing to complain about when two handsome young men want to spend the holiday with you! I love it! (I do the same with the pumpkins. They love it!)
ReplyDeleteWe had a wonderful time in spite of changed plans, Jeanie! We have no reason to complain.
DeleteYour grands are tall. Handsome lads for sure. So glad they came up and had Thanksgiving with you and Grayden. It always seemed Easter was the time for us as children to have something and at the time one would have measles or chicken pox or whatever would be going around. Always something it seemed. Very sweet neighbor to bring you flowers. How thoughtful. Now on to the Christmas rush although I am as slow as molasses in January it seems now. I need to shop. Look forward to more post and pictures of your Christmas tree. Hope all will get together for Christmas and all will be well!
ReplyDeleteOur grands are tall and we are short! It was wonderful having them come up in spite of their Dad being sick. There has been so much flu circulating around. They are all fine now and we visited again yesterday to celebrate our son's birthday. They will all be back for Christmas.
DeleteOur fairly new neighbor is so kind and gifts us with flowers during the holidays. We've been quite busy like everyone else preparing and enjoying the Christmas events. I'm sure you and I will meet the tasks that meet us in the days ahead.
Martha Ellen, yes, we did have similar bumps in the road this Thanksgiving! I am thankful that you and Grayden were well, and that you had your handsome grandsons to celebrate with you! I'm sure that your roast beef was a delicious Thanksgiving meal. The guys may even ask for it again next year!
ReplyDeleteCheryl, this has been quite a fall with so much sickness circulating around! So sorry we shared these unfortunate times, but thankful everyone is now okay.
DeleteRoast beef is a favorite meal for our family, so it is my go to special for a big crowd. These grands really have big appetites. Even though we didn't have our children here it was good with all the grandboys!