The day's preparation began at 4:00 am when I spanked Tom Turkey and popped him into the oven. Mr. Riley was the first to get turkey when I sliced and deboned it around 8:30.
Amy, Joey, Cameron, JB, and Linda arrived around 9:00. By then I had the cranberry relish and gravy done. Amy prepared fresh fruit: pomegranate, blueberries, apples, clementines. She made Janice her special sweet potato casserole She roasted mushrooms, onions, sweet potatoes. Add to that homemade mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls, pumpkin pie, pecan pie!
Chef Joey busy in the kitchen........
Papa and JB playing legos!
Around noon Joey went and picked up Lisa and Janice, his aunts. It took a lot of persuasion to get them here, but it was such a privilege! I think they really enjoyed it, but it was a big excursion for them. Last year this time, Lisa's kidneys failed. She has been on dialysis every since, so it meant a lot to us for her to be with us.
Linda was such a help!! It was a beautiful time together.
JB was our helper. He kept waiting on us all.
Mr. Riley just couldn't get enough.
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