We had a lovely day, too. Family all together, my wacky grandmother only being slightly wackier than usual, and the kids playing and getting along great. Also, lots of FOOD. I am now considering extra wine and a brief coma.
Well, personally, I kind of want to slay the dragon.
Angel ,'Not Fade Away'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Nov 25, 2010 3:58:51 pm PST #7406 of 30001
Because books.
DavidS - Nov 25, 2010 4:17:07 pm PST #7407 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
So stuffed.
Nana arrived shortly after 3:30 and everything was in a ready-but-not-in-danger-of-overcooking state so we were able to chill and have a glass of wine.
Everything came out yummy though I managed to make a very delicious, very starchy Thanksgiving without much in the way of greens. But Emmett ate turkey at Thanksgiving for the first time ever!
Matilda took one bite and contented herself with a buttered roll. She also bypassed the delicious homemade pumpkin pie, but was all over licking the beater of whipped cream. (Strauss Heavy Cream. Mmmmm).
So. Stuffed. And I've got a LOT of turkey left over.
Gotta drive EM home soon, but I'll be glad to be out of the kitchen.
Lee - Nov 25, 2010 4:30:13 pm PST #7408 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
How you doin', Perkins?
Pretty good. Had a very mellow day, but got some stuff done, like buying myself some shoes, and doing some Christmas shopping, and may do some more in a bit. After I eat pie!
Plus after today's Neulasta shot, I am officially half way through with the chemo part of the treatments.
Jesse - Nov 25, 2010 4:34:02 pm PST #7409 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I like the sound of half way!
Amy - Nov 25, 2010 4:44:57 pm PST #7410 of 30001
Because books.
Halfway is excellent!
Typo Boy - Nov 25, 2010 4:49:38 pm PST #7411 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Used hot stuffing. Upside - cooked turkey faster. Downside: white meat slightly dry though not noticable with gravy. Made pumpkin pie with coconut milk. Difference very slight from making with evaporated or condensed cow milk, and I think better. Cranberry relish minor variation from ocean spray recipe. (Cranberries, apples, raisin, lemon juice, sweetener).
-t - Nov 25, 2010 4:59:27 pm PST #7412 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Hooray for being halfway through!
Lee - Nov 25, 2010 5:04:48 pm PST #7413 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Thanks all! I think it sounds good too!
Burrell - Nov 25, 2010 5:59:30 pm PST #7414 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Yay! for being halfway there, Perkins
Dinner is done, most of the dishes are done too (thank you MiL!). The turkey was delicious but my favorite part of the meal was the dressing. Yum. Luckily for me (but not my waistline) I hella overproduced on the dressing.
Kat - Nov 25, 2010 6:14:20 pm PST #7415 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
We have eaten delicious turkey that Katie made. By far the best turkey I've had. And the usual sides. And cheese. And since it was Katie's birthday, we also had cake and apple crisp.
Everything was delicious and the company, as ever, was wonderful.
So tired though.