Thanksgiving 2021

Been chilly!

Thanksgiving day preparations - putting the turkeys into the brine.

Last day of school on Wednesday. It's hard to keep them focused with this kitten. LOL!

Made a lot of deviled eggs to enjoy!

Thanksgiving morning - I was up at 5am to prep my turkey. Above.

Then Eric prepped his.

I don't know exactly what happened to my turkey. But yeah, it nearly fell off the bones. I haven't baked a turkey in years. I guess I need more practice. LOL! It still tasted good and was very moist.

Eric's turkey had a much better presentation. LOL! And was delicious as always.

Adam and Rachel hosted Thanksgiving meal at their home. It was their family, ours, and two families from our church - the Beigles and the Cisneros. 19 total.

Rachel and Kylee made these cute desserts for the kids - Indian tepees.

And Pilgrim hats.

Deviled eggs

Meat, cheese and cracker tray

Salami wraps and pickle wraps

Veggie and dip tray

Apple pie

Reese peanut butter pie

Pecan pie

Sweet potato pie

Pumpkin pie

Smoked and baked turkey

Cottage mashed potatoes

Turkey gravy

Noodle gravy

Rolls

Stuffed mushrooms

Mac and cheese

Green bean casserole

Creamy corn casserole

Sweet potato casserole

Rachel and Kylee had an ornament for the kids to paint after dinner.

Tastet family (minus one) Thanksgiving photo

Playing Scattergories with the group. That was a lot of fun!

Our annual tradition - watching Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

Group photo of everyone - Thanksgiving 2021! That's a wrap.

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