We decided to have Thanksgiving at our house this year. I actually really enjoy cooking and it sounded really good to not have to pack the girls up and take them anywhere. I knew they’d nap (at least Maisie would) and get to bed at a decent time with time to unwind. The only bummer was the rest of my family had Thanksgiving in Tacoma at my sisters – but since I knew we’d see them the next day for cookie day – it didn’t seem so bad.
Dinner was Greg’s parents, Kevin and the Booher family. I was so happy that they could join us – they are such good friends and I love being able to spend these special times with them. Fiona and I made the place mats for everyone ahead of time (turkey hands and leaves smashed between clear shelf liner….high class!) and Fiona also had made a turkey center piece at school for our table. We made a brined turkey and couple of stuffings, Greg’s mom brought her amazing garlic mashed potatos, cranberry salad and pies, and the Booher’s brought cranberries and some absolutely delicious homemade bread that Chris made that morning (oh and a 2nd turkey so we would have lot’s of left overs!!)
It was a GREAT night – a perfect dinner – great food and great conversation….nothing could remind us all of how much we have to give thanks for then a perfect evening like that one.
