We had some of our "regulars" there, Jenn and Ben and their now 1 year old, Owen, and Dave and Alysia. Greg and Erica were also there, we're happy to consider them "regulars" at least until they have to head back over seas (sniff). We also had some newcomers, Andy's co-worker Eric and our good friend Allison. Of course the greatest newcomer of all (sorry Allison and Eric) was Adam! :) We're happy to have him join in the tradition...perhaps he'll carry it on when he is an adult.
Andy did a great job with the turkey and actually used the grill to cook it this year. This was a great solution as it left our oven open for all the sides. Greg also did a phenomenal job at carving the turkey--not since my Granddad, the orthopedic surgeon, carved the turkey have I seen such a perfectly plated platter of turkey meat! Nicely done Greggers!
In true Pre-Thanksgiving fashion, everyone arrived with fantastic dishes to share. Erica's spinach dip appetizer and Eric's cocktail wieners (Andy asked him to bring a "man's appetizer") were a great way to start the evening, Jenn's sweet potato casserole was as good as ever, Alysia's broccoli and Allison's green beans were all gone (boo for no leftovers!), and Ben's pumpkin cheesecake was the perfect ending to yet another fantastic feast!
As favors, I sent everyone home with a box of our pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, just another way to show our thanks for the fabulous friends that we have in our lives.
Happy Pre-Thanksgiving everyone!
2 comments:
Love the tradition! And....LOVE LOVE LOVE Adam's sweater!!!! What a cutie!!!!
The turkey was awesome (as usual)! Ben is probably going to call Andy for some turkey grilling advice since he wants to try it that way this year. Thanks again you guys ~ fabulous Pre-Thanksgiving, as always (especially fabulous with Adam in attendance)!
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