Thanksgiving Day 2009

This year, we did Thanksgiving a bit differently.  My mother had her entire family over to her house last Sunday with her siblings and family and my siblings.  It is always so fun and crazy with everyone around!  We have a large, loud and super fun family!!  Since we all gathered then, we all went our own separate ways this year for Thanksgiving Day.  I decided that I wanted to cook for our little family of four and stay home.  My mom had throat surgery on Wednesday at Duke and I wasn’t even sure if she would make it.  I planned on just Mel, the girls and I to spend the day together!

Mary Clare and I woke up and cranked up the crock pots!  Did I mention that my oven control panel broke a couple of weeks ago?  I had to cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner without an oven!   Gas top worked fine, just no oven!  (So glad Paula Dean has great crock pot macaroni and cheese and potato casserole recipes!  YUM!)

We actually slept in and skipped the Annual YMCA 5K Turkey Trot.  The girls were able to enjoy the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade with no interruptions. We didn’t worry about getting up, getting dressed and rushing around!  It was wonderful!

I even put the girls to work.  They made  Reese’s Peanut Butter bars for Daddy.  I made Key Lime pies for me.  I know, non-traditional, but it was my party!  I did buy a pecan pie and ice cream for some tradition!

Nonnie was able to come over, although sore and tired from surgery.  She had craft hour with the girls while I was able to finish up.  They made turkey place cards for the table.

Not bad for no oven, huh?  I ordered a cajun fried turkey and I grilled it at home to heat it up!

I made way too much food and we all stuffed ourselves.  We had such a relaxing day and just spent it together, cooking, napping, eating, and just being together!  We truly have so much to be thankful for!

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