So after a lot of tears last week, I changed my attitude and looked at it as creating new memories with my family.
This year, we soaked our turkey in a salt brine for 24 hours. Then we smoked our turkey with our cook shack. Andy got up at 4am to put it on the smoker and then went back to bed.
The day started out very calm. I made biscuits/gravy for breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, then proceeded to make the dinner. At 10:30am I started makeing pies. Peach first then apple. Then I made 2 pumpkin rolls and a chocolate cheesecake pie. Before I knew it, I had made more desserts than I needed. Oh, well.
For the dinner, I made a green salad, sweet potatoes, green beans, store bought rolls, cranberry sauce, and corn. The turkey got done around 4pm. 12hours to cook the turkey, but let me tell you, it was by far the best turkey I have ever had in all my 28 years of life.
I really think Mattie out ate everyone. She loves her food. This was her actual first thanksgiving and it was entertaining to watch her eat. She shovels the food into her mouth! She's so skinny too that I really don't know where it all goes. This is one thing that I will never forget about her is that she eats extremely well.
I am very thankful for Trey in my life. My only boy. I am thankful to have his sweet spirit around. And thankful that he is a huge help around the house. Last week I woke up and to my surprise, he had cleaned the frontroom and unloaded the dishwasher. There was a little heart on each task he completed that said"Done in love". This is my boy, always thinking of others.
I am thankful for Morgan also. She loves to look pretty and give mom hugs. She is thankful for her dog Duke, her mom and dad, her trampoline, her friends, coloring crayons, and church. 
After the thanksgiving feast, we sat on the couch and watched the football game...ok, Andy did and I enjoyed a hot cup of holiday spice. It is the best holiday drink, I will post the recipe soon. Just relaxing with the family and enjoying good, quiet times together. One thing that was special was being able to cook with Andy. I really enjoy that time working together.
AND THE COUNT DOWN BEGINS...DON'T LOOK SO HAPPY ANDY, IT'S JUST CHRISTMAS!
2 comments:
Sounds like an excellent family memory created. And sounds like a tasty turkey. Mmm, I really like turkey.
We had a great day too. Somehow it was basically stressless. That's something to be thankful for!
Awwee - I love all your pictures - looks like you all had a great day. I want some of your turkey - it sounds delicious!! That pic of andy is hilarious..I miss you sis, HUGS!
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