Today is Thanksgiving and we are in Kansas City to celebrate! We arrived the night before so I could join Michelle, Jon, and Caleb (yes Caleb, the 7 year old cutie patootie nephew) for the Turkey Trot 5K and kid’s 2 mile fun run at 9 am. After we all got our run on, we made a necessary trip to Starbucks before getting ready for the big meal.
Sally always goes all out in the decoration department. Always a festive house come any holiday.
There were a few extra moments before everyone was going to arrive and everything was almost done. What do Trent and Kirk do? It’s a toss up, but normally the topic goes to cell phones, money, computers, or social media. This time they delve into cell phones.
Check out Trent’s longing face when looking at Kirk’s iphone. I photo shopped the drool off Trent’s chin. Rest assured, after this brief discussion Kirk can now scan his iphone at Starbucks to subtract from his gift cards. Whew, I was losing sleep at night that he had to get gift cards out of his wallet and actually hand them to the barista. Good thing we got that resolved. 
The Turkey Trot was Jon’s first 5K (and he rocked it!). I think it took a little toll on his energy level.
Sally had Thanksgiving coloring pages for all the kids. Coloring is big in our house, so it was the perfect mellow activity while we had appetizers and finished the final preparations on the big meal.
Turkey’s done!!! Time for carving. Kirk held open auditions for who wanted to take over the carving. Jon got the callback and had his opening night debut with the bird.
He shocked the audience with mad skills and got a standing ovation.
Gravy girl!
My contribution, Ocean Spray's Wild Rice with Cranberries and Caramelized Onions.
Michelle’s contribution, Cornbread stuffing with leeks and sausage (gluten free). I am not sure of the exact recipe, but if anyone wants it, I know a guy who knows a guy who can get it for me.
My contribution, roasted sweet potatoes with rosemary and thyme. So easy, cube and roast!
Sally’s classic crowd pleasing recipes, green bean casserole and mashed potatoes. Lauren and Sydney will ask me every time I make mashed potatoes, “did you make Nana’s mashed potatoes?” When I say no, they tell me that she really makes their favorite mashed potatoes.
Hands down my favorite meal of the year, no question about it. And the leftovers? Fuggeddaboudit!
And don’t get me started on the desserts! Michelle’s flourless chocolate cake, Sally’s sugar cookies, Sally’s pumpkin pie, and my Pilgrim cookies for the kids.
Memorable and delicious night! And the Holiday Season is officially upon us. Here we go!
1 comment:
I knew you'd understand that it's such an inconvenience to have to hand the barista a gift card! ;) I seriously can't wait to do the same when we get iPhones!!
Thanksgiving was fantastic!! Such fun!
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