This year we did thanksgiving alone. Did not have any company and did not travel. It was nice to be home with just our family.
Paul and Jeff cooked the whole supper, and it was so yummy. We have been having a week of the children doing the cooking, and I took Thanksgiving off too. Paul was happy to take full responsibility for the meal. What a great example for our boys! He was kind enough to mention how difficult of a chore it was. He also expressed appreciation for what I do every day in my kitchen, and it was very nice to hear those words. Food for my soul.
This morning I took a long hot bath, watched the parade on television, read, and relaxed. I have watched two full movies during the day, did not stress at all about house cleaning because it was just us, and really have just had a very relaxing day.

While Jeff and Paul cooked, Michelle, Allison, Andy and I watched a movie and Ben took his nap…

Thanksgiving turkey fresh out of the oven

Jeff cooking

Jeff made Rachel Rays five minute fudge

Andy brings out a mountain of mashed potatos

Turkey on the table

Paul gets ready to carve the turkey

Ben and Andy eat thanksgiving supper

Ben eating corn

Ben

Smiling Ben

Jenny eating thanksgiving supper

We give thanks

The Highlight of the meal was Jeff’s Boston Cream Pie.

The Pie – recipe found on Food Network!

Shelly and Jeff thanksgiving supper
Jenny Hatch