We had lots of wonderful family to share Thanksgiving with this year. The day started with the parade. Ike really seemed to love it this year. It's fun to see him begin to appreciate more of the things that we love about this holiday. J truly outdid himself. Everyone adored the scrumptious cheese he selected and arranged.
J also made sage stuffing (from scratch!), cranberry relish (gotta have the famous "Mama Stamberg" version), gravy (with some help from Tante B & Aunt Les), and the most deliciously moist turkey we've EVER had. Uncle Mike brought sweet potatoes, which were a big favorite of Ike's. Aunt Les brought her now famous pumpkin cobbler, squash casserole and apple crumb pie. We were also joined by Lillian's "Mom Mom Sue," who brought the green bean casserole. Lillian's cousins, Sam and Maura, came too, along with their parents, Ivy and Ilan. It was great to have everyone together, and Tante B and Gwee were a terrific team after dinner, cleaning and loading the dishwasher so that I had almost no work to do at all!
Ike and Lils enjoyed some outdoor playtime, since temperatures hovered in the upper 60s/70s in the late afternoon. Uncle Matty and Uncle Mike shared some soccer moves with our little kickers.
At one point, we caught three of our favorite men playing with assorted media devices.
I must be the luckiest woman in the world, since J LOVES to prepare food AND help with the Thanksgiving cleanup. We have so much to be thankful for!
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