Thanksgiving 09

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year! Like I said earlier, we got to have 2. It was deeeelightful! Mom made 2 of her wonderful champagne turkeys (more to come on that later), and I got to have as much sweet potato casserole as I wanted. Harvest heaven.

Here are pics from Round 1: Mom's side at my Aunt Kay's house.

Champagne Turkey. Will share recipe soon. Trust me, it's going to be worth it to see photos of step-by-step turkey makin'


Best. Cranberry Salad. Ever.


Be still my heart.


This was one of 7 pies. Yes, 7.


He ate too much?




My Uncle Ronnie and Uncle Martin.





My cousin Heather! I never get to see her! She's so beautiful and sweet :)


And she's getting married to this handsome and nice fella in March. Can't wait!!

Cute siblings: Oldest is Kay on the right, then my mom is next, and Martin is the baby.

On Friday, we did it all again with Dad's side. Here are pics from Round 2: Uncle Greg's house.

Reading magazines with Sam. I love her. So funny.


Side note: Her nephew is Kris Allen. Yes, that's right.


I think I'd rather be eating than reading magazines? When do the grandparents arrive so we can START!?


Every family has crazy relatives.
My Uncle Greg = Cousin Eddie.


Aunt Lana and cousin Scott Bollen. He's got a rustic charm going on right now with that hair and beard! He's a fan of No Shave November, too.


Me, Scott and Kyle were the 3 muskateers as kids.


My GORGEOUS cousin Brooke. She looks like a super model. We're the same age and I wish we lived closer!


My other cousin, Brandon. The very smart one in the bunch, and funny. He is truly fascinating.


Keith made funny faces in the rest of his pics. This is his best one...


Aaaaaand my Dad is hilarious.


So, Grandma and Papa Doc arrive at approximately 1:28. Here, Grandma is explaining the reason for the 28 minute delay. She claims Papa Doc rushed her out the door as she was combing her hair. The defendant doesn't seem to agree! They crack me up.


Turkey coma has taken affect!


I got up from the couch at one point and had a feather on my beeehind. It stayed on there for a while without my knowledge. This was funny to everybody else.


Stuck on my bottom.


Thanks, guys!

Keith, if you're going to fall asleep in the corner of the room behind a chair, expect Uncle Greg to pick on you.

Later that night (Friday), we went to dinner for Joanna's birthday. It was so much fun! We had a private party room at Grafitti's, so it allowed us to have our own little space for dinner and drinks. Here are those pics....Are you overloaded yet? :)

Cute cupcakes that spelled out a b-day wish!


Lovely ladies picture.


Birthday girl!




I think this is an adorable pic of JoJo!


Keith and I sat with Brandon and Jessica. They're like kids. Luckily nothing was spilled or set on fire. Just kidding, guys. Love you.


Quinten. Mr. NLR, Mr. Washington, D.C.
He admitted to be an avid reader of my blog and likes the fact that it has lots of pictures. I agree, Q. I'll do my best to keep the good content comin'!! Just promise to come back from D.C. often so I can take more pics of you!


Ahh! My Mary Catherine. SO loved talking and catching up with her. My MC cup has been filled back up with love :)


Jess. Pretty, tall, Jess. Makes me feel short and midge-like.

3 male models (for jeans and button-up shirts).
Quinten, Matt and Keith.
Matt Imhoff, while I love your plaid shirt, your facial expression is not your best, cheese. :)

Whew! I'm exhausted after catching y'all up. I still have more to share, too. I've got a recipe to post and pictures of.....dum dum dum....Jones home holiday decor!! Hold on to your hats, folks, because it's a winter wonderful in here. Christmas cheer has thrown up everywhere and it's a sight to behold, thanks to my Mom. More to come on that tomorrow or the next day!! Happy Monday!