We hosted our 1st Island Thanksgiving at our House. It was a potluck, so everyone divided up the food to cook separately. Most of my duties included drinks and misc items like plates and napkins...and of course, a clean house!!
BUT...I took on the famous Turkey. So...for most of the day, I had my head stuck in the oven trying to make sure it was doing ok. I was nervous about ruining it...but it ended up pretty good (if i do say so, myself) I had help, of course!! Geneva came over to help season it the day before. And Chuck brought over the stuffing in the morning! But, I buttered that sucker up...and basted and poured stock all the livelong day! I also made a yummy gravy and cute little mini cheescakes. My mom would be proud.
The host carves the Turkey (which looks good, huh?)
Hanna & Steph popping open some wine!
Our yummy feast...minus desserts!! My kitchen was full of cakes, pies, puddings, and all sorts of things that are bad for you!!
No Fancy Seating on the Island!! My table was the buffet...so we ended up scattered through out the living room. Hey, we take what we can get!
Some Cute Group Photos...but some people are missing!!
Nate going into a food coma
After Dinner Recreation. Wii Boxing and Home Run Derbies.
This is what our table looked like after dinner...not too different from before, huh? That'll teach us to cook so much!! We packed a lot of it up for people that couldn't make it but were still left with tons of food. Next year, hopefully, we will be more practical...although, I plan to cook two turkeys so we don't run out...and next year, I'm taking on the Stuffing!
