Happy Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving this year at my Mom's house and it was wonderful. Stu and I were in charge of cooking the turkey. It was the first time either of us had cooked one and Stu pretty much did it all. I did baste it one time while it was cooking so I guess I helped a little. :) Well...the turkey was one of the best turkeys I've ever had, so moist and delicious! Great job Stu! I'm looking forward to left-overs.

Stu making the brine and cutting up veggies to stuff the turkey with the night before.

Check out this gorgeous turkey! Hot out of the oven.

We had an interesting menu as well. With my brother Alec's recent diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes we wanted to have a low carb, low sugar meal that everyone could enjoy together and it turned out to be in the top 3 all-time best Thanksgiving dinners ever. Plus for the first time in my life I didn't over eat. I'm pretty sure it's because I have a baby in my belly so there isn't much room in there for too much turkey or goodies. I'm pretty sure I'll be back to the great tradition of stuffing my self next year. :)

Stu and I are so thankful for such wonderful family and friends. Especially with our little Sweet Potater Grater on the way. The thought of Burke being surrounded by people we love so much and who will be such strong influences and examples in his life is overwhelming sometimes. We are grateful for the love that we share with each other. And I am grateful for my Dad. I rose a toast yesterday to him and we sat around for a while afterward and told stories and shared memories of him. I sure do miss him and wish he was around to meet Burke.

Vanessa's had enough and decides to take a nap.

Momma Sant and Dallin.

Abe, me, (Burke) and Stu.

Stu, Calvin and Megan.

3 wiener dogs begging for more turkey. From left to right: Simon, Sadie and Heidi. Check out Heidi's ears. Every time someone would hold out a piece of turkey, she would start bouncing up and down on her front legs, like a truck with hydraulics, and her ears would flop out like this. It was pretty cute.