We looked like a normal family having Sunday dinner in a restaurant. John, daughter Lise, and grandson Nathaniel posed before we ordered, thinking that would satisfy me.
I was content with one photo until the end of the meal, when we became boisterous. You know how it goes – one funny story leads to another until everyone is howling. Lise brought up Nathaniel’s childhood mispronunciation of DVD, which he called Dee Va Dee, and it caught me off guard. For the first time in my life, I spewed water halfway across the table. Lise and Nathaniel could no long contain themselves, and that had to be pictured.
A bit later, grandson David texted me the link to the concert from his college in New York. We pulled up the live stream shortly after it began. He was in the very middle of the choir as they sang Handel’s Messiah. His mother Kate was in the audience, though the camera never moved to show the people.
Niece Julie was here with her house-mate Patty. We had some break-the-rules pie before supper. Yes, this crazy family sometimes starts a meal with dessert. An hour later we noshed on cheese and crackers amid much merriment. At one point, Lise had tears rolling down her face because she laughed so hard. I predict we are going to sleep well tonight.
Mehrling Muse 
Life’s short. Dessert first makes perfect sense.
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It must be quite something to see/hear Lise and Nathaniel erupt with laughter to the stage of tears. You don’t mention ho your eyes get.
xxx Uncomplicated Hugs xxx
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I was laughing with the crowd. Once you get in a mood like that, almost everything is funny.
xxx Laughing Hugs xxx
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Spending time with family and friends is so special. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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I hope your Thanksgiving is a special one. I made your spiced cranberry recipe and can’t wait for the family to taste it with the turkey.
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Love and Thanksgiving blessings to y’all dear friends 💜😇💚
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We hope your gathering will be a wonderful one. Barbara and Thom are coming today (Monday).
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Your customs sound much like ours. Thank you for making time to include us. ❤
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Always have dessert first! Wonderful times!
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Your home is so welcoming!
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Lots of wonderful people come to our house.
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There is nothing wrong with a harty laugh even in the middle of a posh restaurant. There isn’t enough ‘fun’ in the day and age but your family may be changing that. Good for you and yours. Happy Thanksgiving to the mountain bunch.
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John was the last of our group to leave the restaurant. The waitress told him she was happy to see that we were enjoying ourselves. I was glad they didn’t throw us out.
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What a happy family togetherness:)
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Great post Anne. I loved hearing about the Dee Va Dee and your reaction…we have words our sons said that we still use today in honor of their precious baby years. What great smiles you captured with your photos.
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I had lots of time to get smiling faces, because everyone kept laughing.
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I have to smile just reading all the merriment in your post! Thanks for the uplifting article.
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merriment rang out in this sweet post! xoxox Michele
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I think I could heard the laughter all those miles away. Sounds like you’re leading into a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
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Laughter is the secret to wonderful family times. Wishing you more of the same sweet hilarity right into Thanksgiving!
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