Each Thanksgiving begins with turkey & ends falling asleep on the couch.
From the left: Jeanine, Michael, Papa, Bill, Jude & Ellie
But let's back up.
Trivia:
How many trips to the grocery store did it take to make dinner happen?
- Four - over the course of three days.
What did we buy but forget to make/serve:
- Mashed potatoes
- Vanilla ice cream
How many pounds was the bird this year?
- 21lbs.
Did the turkey have a name?
- After two glasses of wine does it really matter ...
As you can see the bird turned out just lovely. Surrounded by a happy crowd - ready to eat! If we could rewind like they do in a movie and add, 'two hours earlier,' or 'two days earlier,' there sure would be stories to tell.
We had a wonderful meal. Family traditions and new additions from Jeanine, who is like family! The turkey was brined and delicious, the stuffing was fluffy, the vegetables were plentiful - and the LamBRUUUsco was consumed by Bill and Michael!
Ellie was in charge of leading the Thanksgiving blessing. This is the one she chose, and read beautifully. She helped throughout the day, making, finding, carrying, taste-testing, taking photos and her laughter filled the day!
Here's what I've learned.
- It doesn't take genetics to be family.
- The meal doesn't have to be the best to be just perfect.
- Brining matters.
- 15 years of Thanksgivings together and we're only getting better!
- Thanksgiving isn't just one day, it's a season. (more to come on this one tomorrow...)
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