Thanksgiving

This year we spent Thanksgiving with Paul's side of the family.

I didn't manage my time well on Wednesday (Since I became one with the leaves I didn't have time to do much of my prep-work) so I had to get up early on Thursday. I was responsible for one batch of rolls, two pies (I brought a Marie Calendar's apple pie and I made a pecan pie from scratch. More on that to come), corn, appetizers and wild rice. For the appetizers I made a veggie tray, spinach dip, deviled eggs and brought an artichoke dip with crackers. I love pre-eats almost more than the actual meal. I was in the kitchen for hours.

We had tons of food and fabulous weather making it great for the kids to be outside. After dinner, while the kids were out running around, the adults shared a special moment. We all took turns telling what they were grateful for. It was especially nice to hear from Paul's grandma Fern. It was touching to see everyone so humbled by their blessings. We are so lucky to live in this time and to have so much. I can't even put into words all the things that I am grateful for or how very blessed I feel. I hope my Heavenly Father knows what's in my heart because I know everything I have is from Him.

David, Fern and Nancy

Two of my greatest blessings.
The kids patiently waiting for the food to be ready.
Paul and I waiting for the food!

David carving our turkey

This is my plate. I am pretty boring. There isn't much I eat at Thanksgiving.

The whole group.

After we got everything cleaned up in the club house we went back to David and Nancy's house for pie. We had a razzleberry (my all time favorite), dutch apple, pumpkin, and the chocolate bourbon pecan pie that I made. Holy cow it was delicious. Paul, Emma and I all loved it. I've decided it will become my signature pie ;) I used to always make the pumpkin, but it's pumpkin. You eat it because it is tradition, not because it is really that good LOL! This pie was good!!! (I will post the recipe later. I found it on Allrecipes.com)
We had a crazy whipped cream. It would not stop coming out of the can. It brought us all a good laugh.

After pie we visited a while longer and then Matt came home with us to watch the Cowboys vs. Raiders and I relaxed. I felt I earned it and I knew I needed to get my energy up for Black Friday. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with loved ones and lots of good food.