I realize we're into December now & well past Thanksgiving but I wanted to share some pictures from our first time doing Thanksgiving. The past 7 years that Shawn & I have been together we've always gone to one family or both for the holidays and at the most brought a side dish and helped some with prep and clean up. The night before we were out getting last minute items and realized we didn't have a turkey baster...the store was all out. Later that night I was making this yummy cranberry sauce recipe and realized I bought orange flavored dried cranberries by accident and only bought one pie crust for this delicious pumpkin pie recipe, both recipes compliments of my bff.
I was feeling like quite the rookie & had a bit of an emotional moment. I missed my mom, wanted to share my cooking experience with her & knew that if she were here she would have told me to get 2 pie crusts and remind me to get a baster the week before the store ran out. Shawn came to my rescue with the pie & made a crust for me so I didn't have to dump half the filling AND I was enjoying pie through last night. The next day Shawn started on the turkey - which we found out that opening the oven to baste the turkey actually dries it out so we were fine without a baster - and then continued prepping the rest of the dishes while I entertained the kids, cleaned house & set the table. We didn't plan on him doing all of the cooking but it just worked out that way.
Michael made a pilgrim hat at school and Lydia wanted a hat so I made her an Indian head dress out of construction paper. Then the kids made us each a 'turkey' place card by tracing & coloring their hands. Of course I had to get pictures of everything - food, dishes, kids, us, etc. I have more but didn't want to bore you all. ;) It was a fun day and relaxing evening. I'm looking forward to pulling out my great grandmother's china again for Christmas dinner & this time I'm going to take charge in the kitchen while Shawn entertains the kids. :D
I was feeling like quite the rookie & had a bit of an emotional moment. I missed my mom, wanted to share my cooking experience with her & knew that if she were here she would have told me to get 2 pie crusts and remind me to get a baster the week before the store ran out. Shawn came to my rescue with the pie & made a crust for me so I didn't have to dump half the filling AND I was enjoying pie through last night. The next day Shawn started on the turkey - which we found out that opening the oven to baste the turkey actually dries it out so we were fine without a baster - and then continued prepping the rest of the dishes while I entertained the kids, cleaned house & set the table. We didn't plan on him doing all of the cooking but it just worked out that way.
Michael made a pilgrim hat at school and Lydia wanted a hat so I made her an Indian head dress out of construction paper. Then the kids made us each a 'turkey' place card by tracing & coloring their hands. Of course I had to get pictures of everything - food, dishes, kids, us, etc. I have more but didn't want to bore you all. ;) It was a fun day and relaxing evening. I'm looking forward to pulling out my great grandmother's china again for Christmas dinner & this time I'm going to take charge in the kitchen while Shawn entertains the kids. :D
5 comments:
Wow! It looks like you guys had quite the feast... and an enjoyable time as well!
Looks WONDERFUL!! I love the picture of your kids in their hats and the one of your china ~ what a beautiful pattern. Great job!!
AWWWW looks like a GREAT day & MEAL! I'm so glad you guys were able to be together and have your very own family Thanksgiving :D Looks AWESOME! And your welcome for the lovely recipes ;-)
So glad you could all be together for this thanksgiving!!
Great pictures!!
That pie looks so good.
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