Thanksgiving 2010

This year I hosted Thanksgiving dinner at my house. I was very excited to have family come over to celebrate with us. We have recently re-connected after nine years and it was nice to be back together.

If I may so myself, I cooked the most yummy moist turkey. For the first time I brined the turkey over night. That was a comical scene in itself. Imagine finding a container big enough to hold a 25lb turkey that would fit into the fridge. Then trying to carefully put it into the fridge without spilling the 4 gallons of liquid it is soaking in. And all the men are asleep since it is 11:30pm when I start the brine so I must carefully carry the container from the counter to the fridge without dropping or spilling. And then maneuver it into the fridge. It was quite hilarious. I was praying I wouldn't drop the entire bucket, or that it wouldn't crack! It turned out to be worth it. I had such a juicy moist turkey! And it looked great too!

Uncle Bill and Dylan


My uncle's dog Wicka who loved to lick you!



My dad and his brother Bill



Second cousins



Mackenzie playing with Sammy



My cousin Theresa and her son Alex



Uncle Bill, Aunt Bev, Aunt Sue, and Dad



Aunt Susan and Dylan



Beautiful cornucopia arrangement my Aunt Susan brought me.

ABC Barn Thanksgiving Feast

It's hard to believe my youngest baby is 4 1/2 and in preschool. He has really developed quite a personality and is not shy with other adults.

Today was his Thanksgiving Day feast at preschool and he chose to dress up like an Indian. He was very proud and excited that Kenzie and I were there to share the moment with him. And he was super excited to share the cupcakes with his friends. He kept saying, "My mom made those!"





Mrs. Cecilia getting him dressed.


Getting ready to say a prayer before they eat.





Love this little Indian!

Ocotillo Wells - First Ride

Will has always wanted a jeep since before we were married. I knew this and thought of it like a dreamy wish list - along with the boat, jet skis, quads, and all those other toys boys seem to want. Over the last 10 years I never really gave it much thought when the subject would arise. I would listen and smile . . . and now we own a jeep! A jeep to just go off-roading in. Of course in the beginning I was not fond of the idea. Owning a vehicle just to play around in? A vehicle without a purpose? It was all worth it when I saw the smile on my hubby's face. So what will we own next? I'm hoping for a pool!









Dylan's new friend Joshua

Beautiful sunset right before we left.










Dylan would like a quad of his own.

Ready for a ride in Daddy's new jeep.

Beautiful rainbow on the drive out.