Thanksgiving '18

This year we spent Thanksgiving in North Dakota again. 

Michael's family was able to take some time and make the drive to come spend the Holiday with us.

We were very Thankful 😉 for the company.

 They came up the night before, and were able to spend all Thursday & Friday with us. It was nice to have some time to just sit together and laugh and enjoy each others company. This year we bought a Turkey roaster. Up until a few months ago I thought it was just a "warmer" that kept the bird good while you waited or traveled to dinner. Turns out its like a giant crock pot that cooks the whole thing! I like to stuff the turkey with half a chopped onion, some garlic, and some chopped celery. Then we butter the whole thing inside and out. Season with salt & pepper, Paprika & Garlic salt. And then inject it all over with the seasoning, melted butter, and chicken broth. If you think you have injected it enough keep going until you know you may have over done it. lol. Then turn the bird breast down and fill the inside of the bird and bottom of the roaster pan with more chicken broth.
We also had mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, deviled eggs, sweet potatoes, rolls, & green bean casserole. Following with a full dessert of multiple pies. I wanted to make a lemon meringue pie, but somehow I forgot the lemons!? 😂
We finished the evening playing board games- A confusing version of Monopoly where we had a separate board and cards from 2 different versions and made up the rules as we went. And the pie in the Face game, which Michael said was a "pointless" game. But we all took turns until everyone was creamed.

We had a great time together and I am really glad they were willing and able to come all the way North to spend this time with us.