Well this is obviously a first for the Nowak family. We've never spent Thanksgiving anywhere but in the good ole USA. Thanksgiving in Japan- stores are open, and schools are in session. Of course, the base is all closed. You would think it doesn't feel like Thanksgiving, but it does. I can look outside my balcony and see the tree color and feel the brisk air. I have been busy in the kitchen since yesterday, and the kids are still in their pajamas this morning, lounging on the couch watching movies. I went to turn the Macy's parade on for them and realized that oops- it hasn't even happened their yet. I forgot about that slight time difference of 14 hours.
We are having Thanksgiving at our place and having some neighbors over (another family of four with two boys). We have a 20 pounder waiting to be cooked. I have done all of the regular fixins, and there won't be a touch of Japanese for our meal. The thought of ramen and sushi on Thanksgiving just doesn't appeal to me.
We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving this year and hope we see many of you over the Christmas holidays. We are looking forward to being back on US soil after nearly 10 months in Japan. The Target and the mall better be ready for me. Ahh- to be able to buy something right in the store instead of via internet. Poor Brian can absolutely not buy a shirt or pair of pants here. We tried once- the Japanese men's large went to his bellybutton and the sleeves were 3/4 length. Then there are the pants- he would be waiting for a flood if we got him pants here.
Needless to say, we love Japan, but there are things we miss from home. We are so thankful this year to have this opportunity to live in this country. It has become our home away from home! Happy Thankgiving to all of you and best wishes for a very blessed holiday season.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by nwkinjapan at 11/21/2007 03:09:00 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from sunny California. It's different for Mom and I too, but not in the same way. I called Grandma Schaadt a little while ago, and she was enjoying a great Thanksgiving feast with Sam and Rita, Jess and Jane, Bernie and Uncle Ivan. The weather there was typical-cold and rainy, but no snow. At Brian and Jill's the weather is sunny and almost 70. We haven't had dinner yet, but are certainly having a good time. We went to Temecula which is about a hour south and east of here (up in the mountains)yesterday and toured several wineries. We added to the collection so we will have some great wines for Christmas.
We are already working on our Christmas plans and they definitely include shopping. I was thinking that the boys might like to try skiing at Bittersweet also.
Dad
Love the pictures of the boys. Matthew's little friend looks a lot like him. The picture of them at the counter looks like they could be brothers. I loved the pictures you sent of your table - it looked beautiful. Our dinner at the CA Schaadt house was very good -it was kind of a joint effort between Gillian and me. Her sweet potato casserole was very good. Looking forward to Christmas. Love, Mom
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