Third Post of the Day (that's a first!)
Since our home is Thanksgiving Central for the family and we have so many people coming who are bringing food, etc, organization is key. An even bigger key, though, is communication. You can be as organized as you like, but if the people joining you don't know the plans, things can fall apart quickly and stress levels can rise.
In light of that, I sent this email out to the family this morning. I thought you might enjoy seeing how we get 'er done!
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Hi, All,
1) I could not get the following emails to pop up or find them in my contacts. Please pass the word on to them! (Andrew, Cindie, Rick. Also, Todd and Eric's emails don't look right to me.)
2) Sad news: Todd, Sarah, and Trinity won't be able to join us due to illness. I am working on a way so they can participate in Dirty Santa via zoom. Fingers crossed.
3) Below is the menu that is current as of this writing. If you did not send me something, I guessed. :D
Craig & Lynn: 2 turkeys, mashed potatoes, applesauce, cherry pies, rolls & butter, paper products
Leslie & Rick: pumpkin pies & whipped cream
Jenny: green bean casserole, lemon blueberry bread
Steve & Cindie: cranberries, cheese & cracker plate
Jessica & Andrew: lemon meringue pie
Lisa & Frank: corn casserole, cheeseballs, cheesecake pumpkin pie, several cases of pop, ginger molasses sugar cookies (?)
Curt & Vanessa: brussel sprouts, autumn harvest salad
Cole & Emily: sweet potato casserole, chocolate chip cookies (?)
4) Don't forget your Dirty Santa gift if you are participating. Please put those in our bedroom when you get here. And NO PEEKING at any other gifts already there! Coats can also go on our bed. Baskets and carriers in the laundry room, please.
5) Arrive any time, appetizers will be put out at 10; dinner served around 12:30, Dirty Santa, Grammy Gifts, and ??? after we eat/clean up. Pies after that. Open kitchen the rest of the day - if you're hungry, grab something!
Can't wait!
Love, Mom/Grammy/Lynn/Grammy Biscuit
Past appetizers that have been set out in the morning for those arriving early. Like I said, I can't wait!
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