Thanksgiving

This weekend we picked out our tree and decorated it and I'll post about that soon, but first I need to post abut Thanksgiving.

We really had a great time. It was super relaxed and super good.

Our preparations began on Wednesday with the making of the pies.  Lily had been begging to help so when it was time to make the crust she and her friends helped me out.

I showed them how to roll out the dough and not work it too much -- you want a flaky crust after all. Then we cut out leaves to put in the center of our pies.  It really was fun to have my three little helpers (Lily, Gabi & Rylee) with me in the kitchen.

Then Alli & I made a blueberry pie (Cord's request).  Alli made the crust.  Isn't it beautiful!

I really love the Thanksgiving meal!  I mean I REALLY love it.  

Here is the turkey.  We put some sage from our garden under the skin of the turkey before we cooked it (an idea from Martha of course). I love the way it looks.

The stuffing was gone in a flash.  It is such a good recipe with sage, sausage, apples and cranberries. 

Alli loves the stuffing as much as I do. 

 Cord's sister Lindy came over for dinner which was great.  My kids always look forward to a visit from the Funaki's!

Ame

Tevita

Makai

Aki, the lover of turkey wings.

Sassy

And then I have to end with one more picture of cute little Tevi.  This is him enjoying a grape.

Oh don't you just love those curls!! 

 I hope you have a great holiday.  Now on the the Christmas posts!