THANKSGIVING 2012

Dear Family,

We had the best Thanksgiving get to gather!  Here is a photo of the adult table with the addition of the married couple Johnny and Jena.  We had all sorts of visitors: Mary and Mark and their two kids plus the dog, Gunner der Jaeger and their German exchange student Anton came from Michigan. Mike and Rayanne and family came up from Mapleton as did Emily and John and complete family.  Cathy and Pete and kids came all the way from Bountiful.  Cheryl, Paul and their kids came as well early on.

e started cooking early and one or two days before to be ready for the feast.  I brined a turkey and then got up in the middle of the night and put it into the smoker so it would be ready.  Made the oyseter dressing the day before and Mom got up early to stuff and roast the turkey.

Becca had stayed with us a couple of days with her family and she was a baking machine.  Here is Opa, Becca and Cathy about to bake a delicious apple pie that the girls made.  All preparations were done in time so we all sat down to eat at 12:30 PM sharp.  Mary had organized and set the tables and made sure everyone had a place setting.



Here are the teenagers in the sunken living room all set up for dining

.And the teeny boppers

And here are the little guys all who did well at the table and had a great feed.

I smoked a turkey, Mom roasted a big turkey with oyster dressing.  (pretty good this year!) Everyone brought sides and rolls, pies, sauces, salads and gravy and it was a grand event.  It was completely organized and went off smoothly and was very good.

We are so grateful for our blessings continuously but at this time of the year we express extra thanks for the blessings of family and friends, health and strength and the blessings of the Gospel in our lives.  It was a wonderful time.  We appreciate all who have helped and wish all the best.

Love, Mom and Dad