Mark and I went to Lockport, New York for Thanksgiving. I have gone every year since birth. This is the one holiday I’ve NEVER spent in California. This is Mark’s 4th time visiting with me.
We got in Sunday evening and boy was it cold. Pretty warm for the western New Yorkers, but FREEEZING to us beach bums! We drove up to my cousin Maria’s house first thing to have dinner. But what did we find when we pulled into the driveway you ask?... A freshly caught deer, strung up, skinned and gutted, hanging in the garage. YUCK!!! I was ready for the famous Cuzzacrea spaghetti and meatballs when I stepped off the plane, but the hunger sure did disappear once I saw Bambi hanging helplessly in the garage!
Monday night my cousins threw me a Bridal Shower with all my Aunts/Cousins/Friends in Buffalo. It was so nice to see everyone, I had such a great time. Denise made us chocolate martinis that were to die for. They tasted like chocolate milk shakes! She gave the recipe instructions to Ashleigh (16) and Sarah (18) and boy did they run with them. They were making martinis left and right, and we were drinking them. Due to the massive amount of baileys, chocolate liquor and vodka Denise, Liz and I were drunk and stranded!! The boys were unable to pick us up right away, because they were all getting lap dances at the strip club… story for another time!
The whole week was full of eating, drinking, card playing and family gatherings. I swear my jeans popped a button. Cheesecake, Panda Paws, Apple and Pumpkin Pie were just a few deserts each night that were offered. And let’s not forget the SPONGE CANDY!!! Which I didn’t get ONE piece of because my father ate the entire bag before I could get to it.
Thanksgiving morning it snowed. The fresh snow looked beautiful… from the inside! As long as you aren’t stuck in it, it’s great! Denise cooked us an amazing breakfast that morning, but not too much because we had to save room for turkey.
Our Thanksgiving feast went as usual 23 for dinner!! And it was DELICIOUS!! Desert & coffee was served right away since Sam was bitching and complaining about going home to sleep in his chair! Gotta get that Pumpkin Pie in right!!
After we played cards, cards and more cards! And then it was time to go back to Denise and Dans… sleep, sleep, sleep!
The next day, Mark and I went to see Niagara Falls from the Canadian side… Against my will, but I finally gave in. It was pretty cool to experience Mark crossing country borders for the first time in 3 years.
Let me just say… it’s good to be home, and in my apartment again. I love to travel, but it really wears you out So another year goes by and we can’t wait for next Thanksgiving in good old BUFFALO, NY!!
3 comments:
Great post Jules...its just not the same coming home from work and not having someone there saying "Hi Mate" when I walk in the door. Cant wait till next year!
OMGod - drunk and stranded. Good times!
you guys definitely enjoyed the martini's and yes jules, i am glad that ashleigh has her college profession all planned out. what a load off our minds, she can pay for her own education. they time goes by so fast when you guys are here, can't wait till next year. all our love.
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