Thanksgiving

One more Thanksgiving come and gone.  I was so busy with prep and cooking the last couple of days, I didn't even take any pictures.  I know, I'm a dork. 

Kevin and Jennie arrived around 3 o'clock.  I had spent most of the last couple of days cleaning and shopping for food.  We were having one of our own turkeys, so that was an added chore to do.  Actually we ended up preparing six of our turkeys all together.  We have friends who look forward to a fresh turkey every year.  So I've become quite good at plucking and scalding and pulling out those retched pin feathers, although my poor fingers might need a few weeks to recover, it is kind of fun in an interesting sort of way.  I'm so happy that Jaime is living with us.  She is such a big help, not a burden at all and she just really fits in here.  I hope she feels at home as well. It's wonderful to have her. 

We started the morning with cinnamon roles for breakfast, then the prep work and cooking began.  I made some roles, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and Jaime made the famous frozen jell-o, which I haven't had in a while, so it was very nice!  Jennie made sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole.  We had a great time making everything, and an even better time eating it all.  I was so full, and even when my stomach wasn't ready for it, we all had apple and pecan pie, plus a pumpkin cream cheese role, and hot apple cider.  I was sick.  It all tasted so wonderful, I couldn't stop.  But that's what thanksgiving is all about am I right?  Ugh.