We'll be right here, as usual, but the gathering changes size every year. I just placed a big order at Fresh Market for: smoked turkey, whipped white and sweet potatoes, gravy, and rolls. I have "dressing" in the freezer to be thawed, and I'll hit Cracker Barrel for Southern cooked green beans. Sonja will bring her corn casserole and a pumpkin cheesecake.

My mom celebrated her 85th birthday a couple of weeks ago, and I can't be away from her and the grandkids over the Holidays.