it's a matazical life

We started a new Thanksgiving tradition this year, whereby everyone in attendance at turkey-day dinner writes a note about what they’re thankful for in a book dedicated to the subject.

We had a lovely gathering at Auntie Carolyn’s and Dan’s in Woburn, Mass with a beautifully brined bird and a gaggle of scrumptious and classic sides ranging from my gramma’s mashed potatoes, butternut squash and stuffing to a fresh mixed greens salad.

Here’s what people wrote about their gratitude in 2009:

This year I am thankful for so many many things. As always but hopefully not taken for granted – my amazing family, who are my amazing friends. I am so blessed for my nieces and nephews – and we are thrilled to welcome Kyle this year – my godson – and Sara’s wife Meg!! With grateful love, 2009 was a great year. P.S. and of course – I am thankful for my godsend – Mary. It is amazing how family is my rock.
- Kathleen

Thanks for a wonderful day, enjoying catching up with everone and laughing and sharing great memories! Always a treat!
-Libby

As always, we are thankful for each other: This year we are also thankful for Sara Jane and Meg getting married. We are thankful for our new addition, Madison (a puppy not a kid). We are thankful for two wonderful families, our house, our health and the opportunity to spend this day with many of them.
- Julie & Sarah

How grateful and thankful am I for all of you. We will keep these traditions going forever with you.
-Carolyn

So much to be thankful for – a loving, supportive husband, three healthy and mostly happy children and a great family who loves and helps us in many ways. We are so grateful for all these things and many, many more!
-Amy

Immensely grateful for my terrific wife, my three healthy kids, and the extended Callahan/Stanton gathering. Love coming to 40 Beacon Road each November.
-Bill

Thankful for life! Without it, what else would there be? Love! Our wonderful family: Keskulas, Stantons, Raleys, and Weimers – we are lucky for them alone. Our jobs – that we’re delighted to go to each day. Lovely colleagues. Good health. California! Friends. Yummy food. A bicycle – and legs that can crank it. A comfy nest. And a beautiful wife that’s an even more beautiful family and person. Gratitude to the Universe for these things and the future.
-Meghan

Things I am thankful for: friends and family, good and improving health and good people everywhere.
-Dan

Sara & Meg – Thanks for starting this wonderful tradtion! I am honestly thankful for everything in my life; but to get specific for this year…my cousin and friend Kathleen who keeps me smiling, my education and a job I love and all my family’s health and happiness.
-Mary

I am grateful for my family and extended family and many years of memories and times together. I am grateful to see the new additions and enjoy being able to see them grow. I am grateful for the experiences I have had in my full life.
-Judy

I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends and good health and the many blessings throughout this year.
-Paula

Thankful for family both new and old. Thankful for my new house and everyone’s good health.
-Eric

So thankful for such a loving and thoughtful family – Dan and Carolyn have been such loving/supportive friends during this year of scarcity – but they’ve made it feel bountiful! Thanks to all with love.
-Lizzie

I am thankful for friends, family and a well-brined turkey.
-Dan

I am grateful for my new daughter Meg and for my wonderful family which is growing happier and more blessed always! Our family is the best! Here’s to good health and hapiness in 2010.
-Susan

Billy [who refused to write in the book] is thankful to not yet be across the street [in the cemetery]!

I have the most abundant life! An amazingly beautiful wife, (yay meg!) The cutest, sweetest puppy/monkey. A comfortable home and the coziest nest possible. I am thankful for my job – something that I believe in and find fun. (yay Sweet!) Wonderful friends and the best family. Many years of bliss to come. Matazicals for life.
-Sara Jane

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