Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving was a long, fun day. I slept in, then went for a run (picture pre-run below). Jerry and Carrell read the paper. We wound up deep frying the Turkey which was yummy. All preparations were done before guests began to arrive at 3:30-4:00.

In attendance - Todd Whittaker family, Jerry/Carrell Whittaker, Howard/Liz Wright, Albert/Lisa/Allison Hafer, Darleen/Grace/Kate Burke, Jeremy (family friend), Chunbo Choo (Todd's co-worker), RJ (family friend). We missed Bud and Howard this year. Matthew was sick so Joe stayed home with him.

We had LOTS of food and pie. Turkey, corn pudding, green bean casserole, rolls, oyster stuffing, sausage stuffing, sweet potatoes, squash, tortellini soup, cheese/crackers, wine, coffee, wassail, 3 pumpkin pies, 1 black raspberry pie, 1 french silk pie, 1 apple pie, and pumpkin cookies. Fortunately, we provided only the rolls, turkey, green bean casserole, wassail, and tortelli soup


Rebekah and Kate Burke watch a movie.


Grandpa Howard and Nathaniel


Grace Burke


Darleen Burke fixes Kates hair.


Grandma Liz catches up with new mom, Lisa.


RJ and Jeremy


Grandma Carrell and Grandpa Jerry


The boys kibitz.


Chunbo holds Allison


Earlier in the day Grandma Carrell comforts fussy Allison. Allison had a tough day. Lots of excitement and people and gas...