Turkey Day in the USA

We have a lot to be thankful for! This was our first Thanksgiving back in the United States in 3 years. We had grand visions of joining in with family for the holidays once we were back. Scott's work schedule was not optimal this year, therefore we spent the holiday in Virginia with 2 fellow airmen, Alan and Courtney. Scott and I planned a late afternoon dinner. We wanted the opportunity to sleep in and then watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade before heading into the kitchen.

Scott and I are a good team in the kitchen. Scott tackles the protein while I attend to most of the sides. This year the kitchen smelled soooo good. We had turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, shrimp cocktail, cheese and crackers, dinner rolls, cranberries, pumpkin pie, apple pie, pumpkin roll, pumpkin cheesecake, fudge, fruitcake, and wine. We ate good!

Scott and his bird.

This was one of the best turkeys I have ever eaten. My mouth is watering right now!

The O's on Thanksgiving 2009.

Our handsome boys.

The princess with her meal.

Lily sporting her "Everyone is thankful for me!" pj's.

Scott and I are so thankful for our 3 beautiful children!

Lilymei is having a little fun with black olives two days after Thanksgiving. I remember when Nate used to put his olives on his fingers. He doesn't believe me now....nor does he eat olives anymore.