Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving

For some reason I never seem to take photos on Thanksgiving day? Well, last year I did but that was because it was Kristen's birthday, but looking back in my photo folders I don't see many of the Thanksgiving table or all of us together! I really must change that this year.

I was going to share some photos of Thanksgivings Past, but that's how I discovered I don't take any! Here's one I have from years ago, Kristen was 2 and it was just me Jason and Kristen for dinner that year -2002 (my inlaws still lived in CA, and we were in Maryland). . .

I think Kristen had a mouth full of eggnog! Looks like she isn't enjoying it but she does like it - trust me ;-) I just bought our first carton today, ready for tomorrow. I won't let her have any until Thanksgiving day or her birthday (whichever is first), even though it shows up in the stores now in October!

I think our meal was from Boston Market that year!

I set the timer on the camera but couldn't get Kristen to look at it at the right time!

Libby's Pumpkin Roll! I made this one a few years ago, it's my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. I'll be making one of these this afternoon ready to take to 'Grandma's house tomorrow. I'm also trying a new recipe from a friend 'Pecan Cheesecake Pie' :-) I'll be sure to take photos and let you know how they turn out.

This week off school sure is going fast. Today we have piano lesson at 11.30am. Then I'll be heading up to the gym with Cheryl. This afternoon when I get home, I'll start making desserts for tomorrow AND I'll try to get some Christmas decorating started. I did get my garland out for the stairs yesterday and I'm trying to use the deco mesh for the first time. I'll be sure to take lots of photos this year too.

7 comments:

Becca Bertotti said...

Awww, what cute pictures! A beautiful family, indeed! Have a Happy Thanksgiving ... and take LOTS of pics. xo

Becca Bertotti said...

Awww, what cute pictures! A beautiful family, indeed! Have a Happy Thanksgiving ... and take LOTS of pics. xo

Mikki said...

Yumm!
My grandmother made one like this for YEARS and it wasn't from Libby's... hmmm.. wondering if they stole it.. LOL!!. Just kidding..

Have a great THANKSGIVING!!

Blondie's Journal said...

Very sweet family pictures, Den! I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving. Make some memories and take lots of pictures! ;-D

XO,
Jane

Lori said...

Thanksgiving day is usually so busy with all of the cooking and visiting. Then by the time it is time to eat everyone is starving to death. I never get any pictures either. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! ((BIG HUGS))!!

Sue said...

Loved walking down Memory Lane with you my friend. Hope you have a wonderful day today around your Thanksgiving table. Your loaf looks delish!

We are getting ready for our first US Thanksgiving @ my sister's, before heading home on Sat. I think we are even going to attempt some Black Friday shopping ;-). Hope to live to tell the tale - ha ha

Love you my Friend and wish you, J, Kiki & your in-laws a very special Thanksgiving Day! XO

Jen S. said...

That Pumpkin Roll looks so yummy! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Denise! :)