Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! What a feast! We hope all our friends and family that couldn't join us had a wonderful Thanksgiving - celebrating our blessings with some of the folks that we love the most. I worked my big momma butt off the day before our big day preparing all the sides so I could actually enjoy the next day. On Thanksgiving morning as the boys were having breakfast, Poppy (Justin's Dad) helped me get our 18 pound bird in the oven. The boys got a thrill out of seeing the unprepared bird in the sink and wanted to "touch it" before it went in the bag! Is it just me or are turkey necks the most disgusting thing you've ever seen?! Three hours later the bird looked perfect and the sides (sweet potatoes, mashed potates, corn, green beans, stuffing - all the classics!) were warming. We had enough desserts to feed a few families. So our waistlines are paying the price! We were joined by Justin's Mom and Dad, Nanny, and Uncle Steve (who recently relocated after years of fun in the sun in Florida)and Uncle Rex and Aunt Julie. We missed our family from West Virginia but will see them for the New Year! Just before the blessing each of the boys shared something they were thankful for - Blake melted my heart when he said he was thankful for me and Luke said he was thankful for being able to attend church. We sure do have some days around here that aren't perfect but we do have a lot of things to be thankful for - family, food, shelter, being able to openly proclaim our Christian faith, and being with those we love. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! What a feast! We hope all our friends and family that couldn't join us had a wonderful Thanksgiving - celebrating our blessings with some of the folks that we love the most. I worked my big momma butt off the day before our big day preparing all the sides so I could actually enjoy the next day. On Thanksgiving morning as the boys were having breakfast, Poppy (Justin's Dad) helped me get our 18 pound bird in the oven. The boys got a thrill out of seeing the unprepared bird in the sink and wanted to "touch it" before it went in the bag! Is it just me or are turkey necks the most disgusting thing you've ever seen?! Three hours later the bird looked perfect and the sides (sweet potatoes, mashed potates, corn, green beans, stuffing - all the classics!) were warming. We had enough desserts to feed a few families. So our waistlines are paying the price! We were joined by Justin's Mom and Dad, Nanny, and Uncle Steve (who recently relocated after years of fun in the sun in Florida)and Uncle Rex and Aunt Julie. We missed our family from West Virginia but will see them for the New Year! Just before the blessing each of the boys shared something they were thankful for - Blake melted my heart when he said he was thankful for me and Luke said he was thankful for being able to attend church. We sure do have some days around here that aren't perfect but we do have a lot of things to be thankful for - family, food, shelter, being able to openly proclaim our Christian faith, and being with those we love. Happy Thanksgiving!
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