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Some pics of the pumpkin decor at our farmer's market:

I love this banner. I want this banner.

I wish I could do something like this to decorate for Thanksgiving, but I don't have the room. Maybe a mini version . . . .

I thought it was really clever, writing the recipe for pumpkin pie directly on the pumpkin.

Wouldn't be the country without the classic hay bale, weird squash and wooden cart display. Now I'm definitely in the mood for Thanksgiving.

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nightsmusic said…
That banner is awesome! You could paint that, you know ;)

I don't decorate for Thanksgiving. We're more than 250 feet off the road, up a hill, so no one would see it anyway. I do for Christmas because of all the lights. To me though, "Thanksgiving" lights look like Halloween lights and vice/versa and I guess I'm not big on that. But come Christmas...look out! ;)
November 11, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Maria Zannini said…
Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday.

Seeing your pictures reminded me of one year when I threw four or five decorative gourd seeds in the garden. OMG! It engulfed a 20x 20 foot area. Friends got tired of me giving them away. LOL!

I never again planted them, but maybe someday I'll put them out in the big field. They're welcome to take over that ground.
November 11, 2019 at 7:27 AM
the author said…
I know, in my spare time, had I any! Ha.

I rarely decorate for Thanksgiving except some table centerpieces. We're getting some new family members this year, including Oliver's aunt and grandfather and cousin from his mom's side of the family, so I'm trying to be a little more decorative. Maybe I'm just stick to centerpieces and food. :)
November 13, 2019 at 8:54 PM
the author said…
We're twins; it's my favorite holiday, too. I think it's because my Dad loved it so much, and I feel him right there with me in the kitchen while I'm cooking.
Also the leftover turkey sandwiches are pretty awesome.

I know better than to throw seeds anywhere around here -- I did that as a kid with watermelon seeds, and they took over our backyard. :)
November 13, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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