Lots of turkey = lots of fun.
Memories included:
Mike’s corn dip appetizer
Being afraid the turkey was going to be a no-show
Big ass turkey that was oh-so-good (thank goodness Grandpa Cruz’s culinary skills were passed down to one person!)
Pacey barking for about 4 hours straight (not to self: feed him turkey as tranquilizer)
Fabric pens on Kaitlin’s dress (note to self: washable activities!)
Color-your-own tattoos (fun in theory…messy in reality)
“Mashed potatoes are so creamy” moments (aka the extra place setting)
burnt grandpa rolls & Paula’s ” bottom amputation”
the (failed) Chocolate Taste-off experiment (note to self…no one usually wants dessert at Thanksgiving unless it’s pumpkin pie)
Crazy plans of Black Friday shopping by two crazy cousins (and no, I didn’t touch your ads!)
the Keurig intervention
Missing grandma but knowing she was there
On-going performances of cousins in a bay window (which made me appreciate all my cousins had to sit through when I was a child…)
Appreciation of family togetherness followed by appreciation of dishwashers and comfortable couches
Buttering the tradition....
Kaitlin's a pro at buttering those rolls!
I said smile and this is what I got!
Doggies want turkey!
Tradition being passed down
The Entertainment for the evening
Cousin cuteness