Happy Thanksgiving

For the first time in quite a few years, the gang gathered at the house for Thanksgiving Dinner. There was a feast to be had by all that came. Denise started baking the major fattening stuff about a week ago. Then put it under lock and key as the cookies and fudge would not have lasted until Thursday. The house smelled wonderful (if you like that kind of stuff) and anyone that came in the door asked the same question--where are the cookies?! I think Dominic called almost every day to check on the status of them. Zannon and KyLeigh stopped by to say hi and came in just as the fudge was being prepared and it was great watching the two of them argue over the fudge spoon. Zannon was showing KyLeigh the proper way to clean the spoon. Clyde, Heather and Devin took the time on Wednesday to start the baking of the pies and getting things ready for the veggie tray. Bright and early on the morning of Clyde and Denise started the other major organization of getting things ready, making sure there were enough chairs (I still personally think if everyone brought their own we wouldn't have this problem) and space for everyone. It was great about 12:30 everyone started showing, Dominic, Robin, Emma and Alayna came in asking "Where are the cookies"? Heather, Julius, Demitrius and Gracie were not far behind then Millie, MecKenzy,Morgan, Mason, Brayden, Jenni, Bill, Ashley, Scott, Derrin, Makiya joined in the fun. I had all the kids in my room initially working up the energy on the Wii Games. This was a bit crowded but lots of fun. The game was going in the living room but I think the cheers were louder in my room over Ashley and Little Bit (Morgan) competing for the Hula Hooping record. Needless, to say Ashley won and was sure to let everyone know that she still had it. At about 2:00 p.m. it was time to start the feast, the two 20+ turkeys (one roasted and one deep fried), baked ham, yams, mashed potatoes and gravy, relish tray, corn, stuffing, green bean stuff, shrimp, cranberry sauce, baked mac and cheese, cheesy potatoes, baked beans and lots of desserts. You would have thought we were feeding an army! But then again look at the list I don't think we were far from it. Mason and Demitrius had a great time playing the new thing of Bakugam Battle Brawlers. The weather was great and all the kids could play outside for a while and work off some of the food they ate. Before the evening was over Nicole, Bill, Erika and Bobby showed up also. Therefore, we had a very blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving.