Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving dinner was actually last Sunday, but I've been too lazy to go through the pictures and write a post, so sorry.

We hosted at our house for 19 members of my family. I cannot believe we fit all of them in one room, but we did. My mom and I did most of the cooking with some occasional help. We baked the desserts Saturday night and brined the turkey, and my mom came over Sunday morning to put the turkey in while we went to have pictures taken. I have to say, it's gotten easier and easier every year (in the 13 years I've been doing it), and this year was probably the smoothest, and the 2nd or 3rd largest.

We had TONS of food (and still have leftovers). Ethan just had puffs and sweet potatoes at the table with us, but I'm sure he'll really enjoy the food next year. He was pretty good all day and entertained everyone while I cooked. It honestly felt just like Thanksgiving day.

So now for the pictures:

The table. Well, part of it.

A closer look at the runner I made that morning. It's not perfect since I was rushing, but it worked. It's basically like a pillow case with sheer fabric on top, and you leave a little opening to stick seasonal stuff in it like the fake fall leaves I used.

The entire table that took up the dining room and E's playroom.

We used our formal table, the table from the informal dining area, and an old table from my college apartment that we had in the garage.

Ethan greeting his Aunt Mary Lou.

Playing outside on the deck.

Papa ready for dinner, and being goofy for the camera.

Passing the food. It was a long process making sure all 19 people received everything at the table.

Eating.

Enjoying.

Hope everyone else had a wonderful Thanksgiving!