This year we had the option of traveling to MD / DE to be with family for Thanksgiving or just staying at home and enjoying a quiet, restful holiday. Though we would have greatly enjoyed getting to share the holiday with family and friends up north, we decided (for a number of reasons) that it would be best for us to simply stay home this year. We must admit, it was a little odd not being surrounded by people on a holiday that lends itself to large gatherings, yet at the same time it was nice to share the day just the two of us.
The morning was spent completing various tasks around the house and getting ready to cook our Thanksgiving meal. Around noon the cooking began… We spent the next two hours in the kitchen together preparing homemade rolls, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, stuffing, apple pie and of course, a turkey and gravy (well, not a full turkey, it was just a 3 lb turkey breast, which still provided lots of leftovers!).
Our baby turkey took a little longer to cook than expected, so what was supposed to be a 2:30 meal turned into about a 3:30 meal, but it was still oh so tasty! For some reason, food always seems to taste better when prepared with people you love, and this was definitely one of those meals! Try as we might to make smaller portions we have yet to successfully accomplish this task. Granted we did not have enough food to feed an army, but we will be enjoying yummy leftovers for several days (which neither of us are complaining about!).
After dinner we enjoyed a walk together, watched a movie and spent some time in the Word. Though it was not our “traditional” Thanksgiving, it was very enjoyable and provided some much needed rest! We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well. Know that we are exceedingly grateful to be a part of your lives!
And now, may the Christmas season begin! = )
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| Making Dinner (Jon made the sweet potato casserole all by himself!) |
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| Our Yummy Apple Pie |
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| Carving our little turkey |
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| Our candle light Thanksgiving dinner |
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| Jon's finished plate |
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| My Finished plate... notice a difference?!?! |
Mmmm, that Thanksgiving meal looked great. :) It's cool y'all got to spend time with just each other over Thanksgiving. That sounds nice.
ReplyDeleteI demand (I mean err, humbly request ;) a better baby bump picture than that! Love you girl, really happy for you guys!
ReplyDeleteaw you made your pie so pretty! my plate always looks like that too, it gets passed to hubby :)
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