I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, we did. My first time cooking for 20 people went well, I got lots of compliments from my family and my sister even said everything looked very nice and Martha Stewart would be proud of me. I am just thankful my family still loves me after all this, let's just say I haven't been the nicest person to be around lately, I was just a little stressed but it all went over well without a hitch. I really couldn't have done it without my Mom and my girls (19 & 12) they helped me alot with the prep and cleaning. My husband said he had a really good time and all my food was good. I might have to do it again next year if my husband and kids think they can deal with me over all this again, but I have asked for forgiveness and it has been given to me, but next year it won't be so bad, I just wanted everything to be perfect for my first time, so I don't think (at least I hope) it will be as stressful next year. This was our menu:
Turkey and Ham
Sweet Potato Casserole
Broccoli Casserole
Green Beans
Corn
Mashed Potatoes
Deviled Eggs (mom made)
Dressing (mom made)
Homemade noodles (m-i-l & f-i-l made)
Giblet gravy (mom made)
Dinner Rolls
Pumpkin Pie
Homemade Pecan Pie
Cherry Cheesecake
Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks and wine
I believe that was all, but anyway it was all good.
Here are a few pictures that I took;
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Your Thanksgiving sounds like it went really well!! I, too, had to cook for lots of people (19 originally but only 17 showed up). I was STRESSED because my fil and mil are so darn picky and they don't know the Lord so I was even stressing about what my hubby was gonna pray! I finally decided that we will just be ourselves. And even my hubby prayed the way HE wanted to/felt led to, and no one complained (like in previous years). The holidays CAN be stressful. I read your comment on my latest post and I love your idea about the cup of tea and just admiring the tree. Sounds perfect. I might try that on Friday nite after our tree is up :)
I am so glad to get to know thru the blogging thing. Let's keep in touch and lift each other up.
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