THANK-FULL!

Well, I think it's safe to say our Thanksgiving Dinner was a huge success! It was my first time ever having to cook the entire meal. Boy, it was a lot of work! BIG thanks to all the Mom's and Grandma's in my life that have taken this responsibility all these years! WOW! I have a new appreciation. Everything turned out well and I only called my Nanny about 20 times! I included recipes for you. I think I will make it all again. My sweet husband said it was the best Turkey Dinner he has ever had. Isn't he kind?

I missed the Sweet Potato Casserole. Everyone wanted Mashed Potatoes, so that's what we had. Also, missed Pecan Pie. Next year, the cook (MOM) makes everything SHE wants (including squash)! LOL!

We had a wonderful time together. Justin's cousin that just moved from Missouri to Colorado Springs drove up to join us. We loved having him. The boys played in a Turkey Bowl in the morning. The rest of the day was filled with TV (parade, dog show, football), naps, games, and FOOD!

Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Pancakes! I splurged and bought real Maple Syrup to go on top!

High Altitude Pumpkin Bread! So Yummy!
http://www.food.com/recipe/high-altitude-pumpkin-bread-411043

Ty making our Mashed Potatoes! These were so good and because you put them in the crock pot, you don't have to worry about them staying hot for dinner.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-mashed-potatoes/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=crock%20pot%20mashed%20potatoes&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe%20List

Our heart shaped Turkey! Very good recipe! Nice and moist even when reheated the next day!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/herb-roasted-turkey-breast-

Cranberry Waldorf! Found this recipe last year. I LOVE it! It will definitely be a tradition!
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cranberry-waldorf-2/

Green Beans - http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/fresh-green-beans-one-way/
Carrots - http://allrecipes.com/recipe/buttery-cooked-carrots/detail.aspx
Corn Casserole - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/corn-casserole-recipe/index.html
Stuffing - a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It's my Nanny's version and you know grandma's never have recipes. I tried, but her's is still better!

Apple Crisp! Really GREAT!
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-crisp/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=apple%20crisp%20claudia&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe%20Search%20Results

Few pics of Game Time!

I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful too! God is so good isn't he? Feel free to share your favorite recipes with me. I'd love that! And, I just have to add.... How is it even possible to wake up the next day hungry? I don't get it.