Thanksgiving
by Kerrie on Nov.28, 2008, under Kerrie, Thoughts
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Normally we feel a little homesick on Thanksgiving but this year we were too busy to feel sorry for ourselves. We hosted the feast at our apartment and had a full house. There were fourteen people and a dog. We had so much food, the dog even feasted. Here are some pictures:
This is the first turkey I’ve ever made. It turned out very tender and delicious, if I say so myself. I used the Homestyle Turkey, the Michigander Way recipe so I can’t take too much credit. Anything smothered in butter will turn out delicious.
The gang about to dig in(minus me, two babies and the dog).
YUM!!! Turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, rolls, corn on cob, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, stuffing, homemade baked beans, raspberry jello dessert, and deviled eggs. Not to mention there were appetizers: veggies and ranch, cheese and crackers, pumpkin muffins with cream cheese icing. And of course we topped off the evening with some chocolate pecan pie, pumpkin cream pie and ice cream.
Allie’s meal consisted of crackers, muffins, rolls, pie and ice cream. A nice well rounded meal.
Luke watched from the sidelines.
After dinner we exercised it off by playing Wii boxing matches. We had some good laughs watching each couple take each other on. Allie got into it as well.
We had a Thankful Tree. Every day in November Allie would say something she is thankful for and we’d put it on a leaf and onto the tree. She came up with some interesting things: wishes, princesses, beds, bags. She also came up with some very meaningful things: family, friends, home, food, Jesus Christ, church, prophet.
Lastly, I want to say how grateful I am for my darling children, amazing husband, perfect parents, siblings who I adore, wonderful in-laws and super fun friends. I’m also grateful for my health, my home, and for the food that we have. My Heavenly Father and Savior are especially important and I’m extremely thankful that I know of them and their plan for me.
November 29th, 2008 on 1:14 am
Hey Kerrielou,
What a great Thanksgiving you guys had. How nice that you could be the hostess with the mostess!! The food looks yummy, but Iam so full of turkey I could p-ke! And I have another family dinner tomorrow! I’m sure I gained five pounds this week. We went to D&J’s house and had a delicious meal. But what I love even more is visiting. I love her parents and sister as well. They are family. Anyway sorry to have missed your call. Been at a wedding all day and have house guests. Will call you later. Love ya.
November 29th, 2008 on 5:23 pm
Wow, you guys are popular. How fun to have so many fun people over to celebrate! I just LOVE your thankful tree! What an awesome idea. I will definitely have to try that sometime. It seems like such a great way to teach gratitude to the little ones, and to remember each day yourself. Love it! Your family is so cute. Miss you guys!
November 29th, 2008 on 10:46 pm
Wow Kerrie! I can’t believe that many people fit in your apartment (not that it’s that small, that’s just a lot of people). I used that same exact recipe last year- I tried another 5 star recipe this year and it was yum. Allie’s meal cracked me up. Luke is getting so big.. such a cutie. Love ya.
November 30th, 2008 on 10:04 pm
That turkey looks delicious!! Great job hosting the party! Hannah’s meals this past week were very similar to Allie’s. I love the Thanksgiving tree that you made. Great idea!
November 30th, 2008 on 11:06 pm
how fun
Looks like a good time. Allie is so cute, and Luke looks like he was pretty happy watching it all from the sidelines. We were out at Joe’s families and the adults were outnumbered by the kids. Makes for a . . . hmm. . . crazy time I guess 
But we had fun and it’s always a great time hanging out with his family, they’re all really awesome. Plus, I got to go to Twilight (again) with Joe and his brother!! They both liked it, so there! (we kind of had to drag his brother there) but I knew he would like it 
so fun.
December 10th, 2008 on 8:56 pm
Looks like you guys had a great Thanksgiving!Good job on the Turkey!I always get nervous about cooking it!Luke is getting to be such a big boy!Allie is just a doll, turning to such a pretty little lady!We miss you guys!
December 14th, 2008 on 1:22 pm
I love your thanksgiving tree idea..so cute. You don’t mind if I copy next year do you?