Thanksgiving

For the past two Thanksgivings, Victoria was still at school, so it was nice to have her home for the holiday this year. 

We saw Wicked on Wednesday, which she was happy to see. Victoria and I made an apple pie from scratch with Susie and Karyn earlier in the day. I helped Jason prep 2 turkeys Wednesday night for a stock and our dinner the next day, where 25 people would be eating at the Remingtons. We've been eating at their home the past 2 years and like to share leftovers, so we went all out with the turkeys!

The reason we made the apple pies together was so they could try the apple-peeler-corer-slicer!

On the way to Wicked. Austin went to a hockey game instead.

Thursday morning was the Canton Turkey Trot.  I opted not to run it this year since I had just run the Meet of Champions two weeks before. I don't like to run in too many races. I would have just run on my own that morning,  but since the real feel was 12 degrees,  I rode my bike inside and was so happy I didn't sign up for that race! Austin and Erik did, so we supported them and held their extra layers. No PRs set, but Austin came in 5th behind 4 competitive college runners, one of whom (the 1st place finisher) holds the fastest time in Salem history, and Austin is creeping up on his time. Since he currently competes at the college level and runs 110 per week, Austin got good tips from him. It was like meeting a celebrity because we're always looking at his name. Erik looked really good too. 

Always fun to run into friends!

Bare legs! Brrrr!!

Erik's floating in this pic!

Austin found a buddy to beat at the end!

We enjoyed the best turkey Jason has made. I say that often,  but it just gets better and better.  This year, it was because he had cut it into parts before roasting it, like he's done recently,  but he put a really good rub on it and roasted each part accordingly. No overcooked, dry white meat here! We brought the apple pie, a chocolate chip cookie pie, the gravy and cool whip we made, and some fruit. All the other fixings were there as well. Mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole,  green bean casserole,  rolls, salads, Jell-O fluff, stuffing,  and Martinellis. Pumpkin pies and chocolate pies were in addition to the pies I brought. 

Baby love!

Game watchers.

After we ate, we watched some football,  then came home and watched a movie.  We were tired!

It was lovely having all of us home for Thanksgiving. Grateful hearts 💕