this was our first thanksgiving all on our own. i really tried to go all out even though it was just the five of us. the turkey turned out beautifully. (thanks alton brown!)
soooo yummy.
alan gives it the thumbs up. it tasted as good as it looked.
the full menu: thanksgiving punch, mashed potatoes and balsamic gravy, honey glazed carrots, green beans, turkey (duh), apricot-pecan stuffing, and homemade rolls. actually, no, there was yummy fruit salad too! luckily simon's invited us for pie, so i was spared that much work at least. cooking this much food for 2 adults and 2 kids is kinda not worth it. 
my plate, ready for me to dive in. i'm getting hungry just remembering. :)
ruby opted to just have milk. (shout out to lauren and fam for the CUTEST dress! thanks again!)
me and my handiwork. tiny kitchen, huge feast. i rocked it, if i do say so myself. the kids actually bowed to me and chanted, "all hail mom" so that was cool. still not sure if they rehearsed that with their daddy prior to dinner. 
ruby just smiled and had thirdsies on her milk. i think she really got the feast day thing. 
xan man, needing a haircut and digging in.
had, using a knife like nobody's business. who taught her? we have no idea. 
our little thanksgiving table.
me working some stuffing magic in the still-a-work-in-progress kitchen.and finally, to get you into the Christmas spirit, another conversation with hadley.
aunt mindi (on the phone): so, haddles, what do you want santa to bring you for christmas?
had: a barbie and the diamond castle doll
aunt mindi: wow, that sounds awesome! what else do you want?
had: uh, i don't know....i'll have to watch more commercials.
3 comments:
all hail queen candace! i'm very impressed. can i come next year?
Sis, your so gourmet...
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