Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Giving Thanks 2010

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We were blessed to have Grandma and Grandpa Day join us from Michigan. It was quiet (except for Parker of course) and relaxing (except for the minor inconvenience of a frozen turkey on T-giving morn). We enjoyed visiting, swimming at the Fairfield, cooking, and eating.


This was our appetizer course. It was a good thing we had lots cause our turkey took a little longer than we expected.
Appetizers: Baked Artichoke Dip, Schuler's Cheese, Raaaanch, Assorted Veggies, Pretzel Crisps, Wheat Thins, Triscuits, and a Mediterranean Couscous salad.


Mark and Maryn showcasing the cute "I'm So Stuffed" turkey napkins.


The Feast!
Turkey, Pioneer Woman's Mashed Potatoes, Mom's Sausage Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Orange Glazed Squash, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Green Bean Casserole, Cran-Raspberry Jello, Corn, and Rolls. For Dessert: Pumpkin, Pecan, and Chocolate Pie; Brownie Bites, and Egg Nog. (We didn't get to the Apple Pie or the Pumpkin Bread, darnit!)


Our own little turkey...busy as can be! Grandma was lucky she caught her for a little kiss.


Finally warming up to Grandpa...she was pretty wary of him at first, but when she figured out that he would read to her that's all she needed.

Thanks for coming Mom and Dad!! Of all the many blessings we have to be grateful for this year, you are one of them...we appreciate all you do for us! We love you.

5 comments:

Shalee said...

Looks like fun and OH MY GOSH- the food looked/sounded amazing!!

Paul and Linda said...

Look at the bounty ... ! (Burp !)

Miss Parker P. Peanut was center-ring most of the day either loading or unloading, climbing up or climbing down, chasing Charlie in and chasing Charlie out, conning Grandpa or charming Grandma, all accompanied by her own babble !

And we cannot say enough good things about checkers with Maryn and Uno with Avery, conversation with Mark, and a good long visit with Suz ... great T-Day !

melanie said...

I'll take a helping of that feast! Yumm-o!! Recipes please for orange glazed squash and baked artichoke dip!

Sounds like so much fun!

Erin said...

wowzer!! You outdid yourself, sis!! That is one impressive menu! I am so glad that you didn't forget the "very refreshing" cran-rasp jello salad! A delicacy! ;) All looks delish and fun!! Great job!

J'Amy Day said...

What a great weekend you guys had! The Brown's is the place to be for turkey-day! Are you guys coming for Christmas????