This postcard book carries one of my favorite holidays. Thanksgiving was fun to prepare this year--especially with this incredible citrus turkey brine recipe given to me from my Uncle Steven. Elsie, Spencer, and I piped into fm100 online to some Christmas music while preparing the brine {I know it, breaking the Christmas music rules for a day!}. It was so cozy smelling all the herbs and juices fill the house! Don't be deceived--just as I went to wash and clean out the turkey, chaos began--that's how it goes right?! That was only a foreshadowing for the next day. :) Corey needed to take care of some things at work for the first half of the day, so taming two kids while preparing the food brought a whirlwind through the house. While I went to pick up the sister missionaries, the boiling pot of potatoes dried out, leaving us with "smoked" mashed potatoes and the oven randomly shut off--safety feature?! Had to wait a little longer for the turkey. Well, when all was said and done, we had a nice relaxing, savory meal.
What I love about Thanksgiving most is not only the hearty, comforting food, but talking, laughing, and being around those you love and appreciate so much. I feel like I have so much to be thankful for, my heart can't stop. It was refreshing to have the sister missionaries over for The Dinner. We take so much for granted the gospel in our lives. It is such anchor and gives us a greater understanding of our Savior and hope through Him. Amidst individual circumstances and trials it's nice to feel an overwhelming shared sense of gratitude. For this we give thanks.
5 comments:
Beautiful pictures! Beautiful, food, too! My favorite picture is of Elsie through the door window with Spencer in the background. So sweet!
Alisa, you did a great job with your first Thanksgiving turkey feast!
Love,
-Mom
Hi! The food looks delicious!! Hmmm.. and I too love the picture with Elsie through the windows .. you caught the right moment!! And a very nice tabledecoration!!Great JOB!!
We've snow here and cold eastwind .. but at home it's cosy and warm a lot of candles around!
Love Angelika and Ulrich
What fun pictures, you are amazing, hosting Thanksgiving with a newborn!
I love Thanksgiving as well, it's one of my top favorite holidays - just people, food, and being grateful. What else is better? =)
Alisa,
We are so glad to hear you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving and that it worked out all right. We all miss you here in Utah, especially during this holiday season when family gatherings are common. We love you and hope your holidays are merry and bright.
The Herdts
Hi ALisa-
I wanted to ask you what mission your city/town is in. A girl whose parent's are in our ward just left for a mission in England, but I am not sure which one...just know it is not the London one. I told them we know people (still sounds so cool!) that live in England. PLease email me more info.
Besos-
Meg
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