Happy Thanksgiving sometimes

This year for Thanksgiving, Debra and Aimee stayed in Rexburg and helped prepare a very yummy Thanksgiving dinner at our apartment. Aimee baked homemade rolls and mashed potatoes, Debra made green bean casserole and I cooked the turkey.  My first attempt at sweet potato pie was a success and Aimee’s marble cheesecake and chocolate cake balls were delicious for dessert. Of course I insisted on using my fancy glasses for the sparkling apple cider. At the dinner table, we took a moment to all say what we’re thankful for. Lisa always says she is thankful for showers, which makes me smile.  I missed being with the family in California, but I was so glad to have Aimee and Debra here. They really made the day so much fun.  After dinner we played Cranium and then pulled out the couch bed and watched a couple of movies. Hooray for holidays.  

Lisa LOVES olives. Ryan got her to put them on 

her fingers like that. 

My second year carving the turkey...starting to get the hang of it!

These pictures are trying to capture the *joy* of preparing a Thanksgiving dinner in my lovely little "hallway" kitchen. I don't think there was an inch of counter space to speak of and Aimee and I bumped butts several times trying to walk by eachother. But the food still tasted great and we are definitely thankful for this apartment. 

After dinner, Aunt Lisa and Gramommy called from California while we were playing Cranium and Lisa sent hugs through the phone. 

Lisa wished Aunt Lisa a "Happy Thanksgiving sometimes"