Thanksgiving with family....isn't that the way it should be?
Originally, Lori was scheduled to work on the holiday. She received good news in the middle of her shift on Wednesday that she could have Thanksgiving off. Bad news is Daniel changed his mind about spending the day with us, not a surprise these days.
Uncle Rob and Aunt Kriss hosted Thanksgiving this year. We had 12 around the festive table this year, and 3 puppies awaiting in the room next door.
In attendance: Mr. Johnson (Rob's dad), Rob, Kriss and their children Lizzy, Robbie and Alex. Auntie Barb, Uncle Jeff, and us--Matt, Lori, Nicole and Abi.
The menu: Smoked Turkey, Baked Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Candied Yams, Mashed Yam & Banana bake with crumbled brown sugar-pecan topping, Sauteed Brussel sprouts with bacon, European Bakery Butter Rolls, Green Bean Casserole, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Canned Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Homemade Pumpkin Pie, Homemade Apple Pie, and Bakery Pecan Pie.

Jeff peelin' potatoes

Zoey, Auntie Barb's puppy

Bailey and Ashley

Kriss making brown sugar topping for the sweet potatoes

Lizzy and Nicole surfing the net before dinner

Candle arrangement

Barbie working on the green bean casserole

Alex, Abi, and Robbie playing video games

Matt's new signature dish, brussel sprouts sauteed with bacon

Rob's turkey smoked to perfection!

Annual Turkey picture, Jeff baked a turkey



It was a pleasant day to just observe the preparations

The Thanksgiving Table (Matt's taking the picture)

Barbie and Zoey