We appear to have survived another Thanksgiving. Tara's Mom took care of the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pies. (Emma said that Grandma's pumpkin pie is best, mine is number two. I use 'real' pumpkin, not canned. It's just nice when Emma eats...)
I made less pie than last year. In addition to pumpkin, we had chocolate, banana cream, apple, and berry pies, and a pistachio cake, that you can see below. I also made a savory butternut squash pie that was pretty good. (No one touched the apple or berry pies yet, I assume they are good, but sometimes you have to wait to see with Thanksgiving...)
Tara's parents came over, Tom came over, and my cousin Emily came over. It was the first time meeting her, even though she's been here in town for 3 1/2 years. She seemed nice, she's an English major, and works in the same English writing place Tara used to work in. Hopefully she enjoyed the visit, the kids were a little crazy a couple of times. Anyhow, it was good to meet her.
If I was hungry at all right this very minute, I would load up some mashed potatoes, corn and gravy int he microwave. Good thing it will still be there tomorrow. The kids are looking forward to "pie for breakfast." Skipping naps, and making them play outside for an hour before dinner, resulted in them all going to bed and going to sleep tonight. Added bonus.
Also tomorrow - the annual "cursing at the Christmas lights."
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