Happy Thanksgiving

I tried a new turkey recipe this year and I loved the way it turned out.  It looked beautiful and it was flavorful and moist.

 

Instead of traditional stuffing, I made Ina Garten's Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding.  I loved it, but it wasn't Chris' favorite.  I also made her Green Bean Gremolata using silvered almonds instead of pine nuts.  I could have eaten all of the green beans by myself.  I also made my mom's sweet potato dish which is always delicious.  I didn't make bread this year except for cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

We are thankful to have my parents here.

Wesley immediately tied his napkin around his neck.

Wesley is not a picky eater but he hates green beans and hates sweet potatoes even more.  He is usually a great eater and will eat almost anything for dinner so we let me eat what he wanted today.  He wanted a turkey leg.

Lydia ate a turkey leg and some sweet potatoes.

Josiah had a little bit of everything.

For dessert we had Ina Garten's Ultimate Pumpkin Pie with Rum Whipped Cream.  I thought it was great but I might be the only one in my family who loved it.