Turkey Thanksgiving 2008 At Home

But see, in our open clearings, how golden the melons lie; Enrich them with sweets and spices, and give us the pumpkin-pie! ~Margaret Junkin Preston

Preparations Are Underway For A Super 2008 Thanksgiving! (Page One)

Page Created: 11/26/2008 Page Last Updated: 11/02/2024 14:44

We start the process a few days early buy going to Bristol Farms and rounding up the turkey and ham then we begin in earnest!

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations
Sue attacks the onions

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations
Sometimes she cries like a baby!

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations
Paul buttered the yams

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations
After they are cooked, they are bright red and we make twice baked yams!

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations
The serving items come out and are individually labeled

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations
It's eight o'clock and we are pooped... And tomorrow is cooing day!

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations
The ingredients are all in their proper places

Thanksgiving 2008 preparations
Even the pie making items are lined up for tomorrow morning

Thanksgiving Morning And Pre Guest Arrival Time!

Thanksgiving morning
The bird comes to visit...  24 pounds!

Thanksgiving morning
"Now where foes this doo hickey go??"

Thanksgiving morning
The table is almost ready to go!

Thanksgiving morning
These will fill with food soon

Thanksgiving morning
Snacks... Paul's favorite

Thanksgiving morning
Potatoes awaiting their bathy and mashing!

Thanksgiving morning
Pies are still warm... Mincemeat, apple and cherry

Thanksgiving morning
Paul's other favorite place in the kitchen

Thanksgiving morning
Ready to go!