Delicious
First off, here's a real picture of Chris and I from the holiday party. You can tell now, how accurate of an artist I am. I think I'm going to get a job as a sketch artist for the police.
But this is what I'm really thinking about:
You are delicious!
Thanksgiving.
I remember this time last year some people blogging about how they don't like it. But it is my favorite holiday and sign of my birthday coming up soon (on Saturday). We're having it at our house again this year. Year two of my hosting it. Here is my menu so far:
- Various appetizers such as crab spread (Chris's mom is making it), cheese and crackers, spinach dip, and pickles and olives
- A first course of green salad and butternut squash soup
- Turkey and ham, made by my mom
- A cornicopia of side dishes: green bean casserole (my fav), sweet potatoes w/the mini marshmallows, corn pudding, brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pineapple casserole (recipe courtesy of my friend Heather), cranberry sauce, and rolls and butter
- Desserts provided by my mother in law.
So we've been cleaning in preparation and finished painting another wall and I made some throw pillows last night. I'll have to post a picture of those since they are quite crafty. Now tonight I will brave the grocery store. I'm starving just thinking about it all!
Posted by jen at November 22, 2005 08:44 AM
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So, tell me more about this pineapple casserole. I am intrigued, and looking for another side dish to add to my menu.
Have fun at the grocery store, you brave, brave woman!
Oh and the drawings? You need to get them to a gallery, stat. People are gonna be ALL OVER those. ;)
HAPPY (early) BIRTHDAY!
Posted by: Sarah at November 22, 2005 10:33 AM
Yay Thanksgiving! It's my very favorite holiday (none of that post-gift-opening-letdown that inevitably comes with Christmas). Urg, I forgot to pick up the ingredients for green bean casserole, so I'm going to be braving the grocery store at lunch today.
Posted by: Kelly at November 22, 2005 11:55 AM
HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY YOU BIG LUG!
um, yum. now I'm drooling and must go eat lunch.
You guys look smashing in that picture.
Posted by: Carrie at November 22, 2005 11:57 AM
Hi! I'm a lurker on your blog and I wanted to let you know just how fun it is to read your entries! I'm a November 26th birthday too! So happy early birthday, and enjoy your turkey!
Posted by: Annemarie at November 22, 2005 01:00 PM
You look so shiny and fancy at the party. And the picture is kinda blurry like whenever Elizabeth Taylor is on the telly. Is she still alive?
Anyway, happy Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Anne Marie at November 22, 2005 02:43 PM
You live in Bucks County? Wow. Small world. Pins and Needles is nice, and has an AWESOME Indian place across the street, but I like Glenmarle, and parking is better.
Posted by: Jenny at November 22, 2005 04:33 PM
You two are so CUTE!
Posted by: Scout at November 22, 2005 05:11 PM
Thanksgiving is that best holiday ever! I can't wait for Thurs. Yummmmmmmmmmm.
Posted by: hot babe at November 22, 2005 06:22 PM
Have fun! We're hosting a small get together dinner. And happy early birthday!
Posted by: Vicki at November 22, 2005 09:01 PM
Yeah, I really hate thanksgiving. I can't help it. It's the worst sunday feeling ever. But it does signal the beginning of the Christmas music season, so it's not all bad.
Posted by: dan at November 23, 2005 12:14 AM
green bean casserole is my favorite too. i'm not ashamed in the least!
you look lovely in the photo. hope all goes swell with dinner!
Posted by: carrie m at November 23, 2005 01:16 PM
I love that Chris is decked out in pink. LOVE it.
And I can't f&#@ing wait till turkey tomorrow. Sorry about the swearing...I'm *that* excited.
Posted by: Stacey at November 23, 2005 05:54 PM
Oh Jen~ I missed your birthday,I swear I will be brainstorming poems on the stepper today...
Posted by: stacy at November 28, 2005 02:53 PM
