THANKSGIVING FLASHBACK

This isn't really a flashback, I just have never gotten around to posting about this past Turkey Day - except for the picture of Porkchop checking out the Black Friday ads.

This Thanksgiving was extra special, because we got to spend it with our good friends the Myers. In my mind, if you don't spend a holiday with friends or family, then it's just another day - except you eat a really large meal. I love spending time with Marc and the boys, but it's just not the same as with a bunch of people. Marc and I both grew up spending holidays with family, so it's really sad for us that all of our families are far away and we spend them alone with just our boys. So like I said, Thanksgiving was extra special.

Another special thing about Turkey day, was the turkey itself. This was the first time that we got to experience all that is wonderful about a Deep Fried Turkey. I don't think I will ever want to eat one any other way in the future. Marc and Keith, along with Keith's nephews, were in charge of the deep frying. Doesn't it look yummy?

While the boys were outside doing that, we were inside staying warm and getting the table set. There were actually 15 people to be seated... The Myers' - Keith, Linda, Taylor, Scott, and Scott's girlfriend, Bobbi. The Perry's (Linda's parents and sister) - Dave, Pat and Pam. Keith's nephews Josh and Nathan, and Josh's girlfriend (now Fiance) Erica. And, of course us, the Faucheux Four.

Linda was kind enough to allow me to bring the Mayflower ship I had made to use as the centerpiece. When I made that ship, I thought we would be hosting Thanksgiving dinner for somebody, so I'm glad all my hard work didn't go to waste. Thanks Linda.

Once the Turkey was nice and crispy, Keith had the honor of wheeling it up to the house.

Miss Erica was put in charge of whipping up the mashed potatoes.

Along with the Deep Fried Turkey, there was also a traditional Roasted Turkey. Marc and Keith got to work slicing them both up.

While everything was being set out for dinner to start, the boys played quietly at their seats.

And then, it was time to dig in!!!

The rest of the afternoon was spent pouring over the Black Friday ads looking for the best deals, watching the Saints beat the Cowboys, and playing a few hands of Euker. With full tummys from an absolutely delicious meal and spending the day with wonderful friends, what else could we have asked for?

Thank you to the Myers' (and nephews [& Erica]) and the Perry's for allowing us to join you all on this day for Giving Thanks.