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Leftovers and Reflections

Hi everyone, we hope you’re all doing well and that you had a nice Thanksgiving, and that you’re enjoying some time with family and friends to soak up the beautiful weather we’ve been having. My name is Owen Devlin, and I’m a reporter with Star Boston. Someone once told me that time goes by quicker the older you get, and the older I get, the more I realize how right they were, which is why I cherish every moment I get to spend and celebrate with my family members – especially during the holidays. And I hope you do, too! My family and I traveled to suburban Massachustts to visit my mom’s side of the family. It’s an annual tradition, and I look forward to it each year! My aunt makes a wonderful meal, and there are always leftovers. I have a huge sweet tooth, so I usually fill up on appetizers and sneak desserts before the main course, but I somehow end up making room for more! It’s a big crowd at Thanksgiving, too! In addition to my immediate family of three and my aunt, my two uncles are in attendance and my aunt’s parents and my cousin and her family, too. And my cousin and her husband have two little ones. I enjoy spending time with the kiddos and catching up with everyone! I’m truly thankful and blessed to have the chance to be with my family – on my favorite holiday of the year. There’s just something about being at my aunt’s home that feels comforting and fills me with joy. What made this year’s celebration even more magical was seeing the Christmas lights in the backyard for my little cousins. The swing set and backyard trees were sparkling! Each year, we indulge in great food, cheerful conversation, tasty desserts and classic holiday movies – especially Home Alone! We’ve watched that movie for as long as I can remember, which is another great tradition. What’s one thing that made you smile this Thanksgiving? Drop your answers in the comment section below!

starhound @Star Boston 7d ago
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