Happy 2010 Thanksgiving!

After last year's Thanksgiving, which I never got around to blogging about, Brian and I were a bit ready for a change of pace.  Last year we hosted about 25 friends and family while I was sick with a sinus infection and Brian was suffering from food poisoning.  It was a rough day for us.  This year, it just so happened that we had a small group for the holiday.  The five of us along with Brian's parents and brother all fit at one table.   We really enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere this year.

Since it was a small gathering, we (by "we" of course I mean "Brian") prepared all the dishes for the Thanksgiving Feast except dessert.  We chose the menu and recipes after watching shows on Food Network and reviewing recipes online.  Brian settled on his usual turkey, which is amazing, a cranberry/apple stuffing with italian sausage, chipotle sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, sourdough bread, cranberry sauce, and poblano corn chowder.  

While he was slaving away in the kitchen this morning, the kids and I headed over to Aunt Kay's house to visit with my parents and family.  

The kids and I had a nice visit with my grandmother, Merr.

After we came home, Bob & Pat and Ron arrived for the main meal.  While we were waiting for everything to be ready, Ashley put together a fun fruit and veggie turkey.  She received lots of collaborative assistance from Grandmommy but was proud to cut the veggies all by herself.  

It turned out Great!!

When Brian was carving the turkey, he came across the coveted wishbone.  Ashley and Daniel pulled for at least 3 minutes while trying to strategize the best way to "win".  

The birthday boy came out the victor in the end.  There is a bit of a rumor that his big sister might have let him "win" due to it being his birthday and all.  But, Shhh....  Don't tell him.

After a really nice and delicious meal with tons of leftovers, Gigi and Aunt Flora arrived, followed by Nana and Papa to celebrate Daniel's birthday.  See pictures of Daniel's Thanksgiving Birthday.

Sisters - Pat & Flora

Gigi with her grandsons

Happy Thanksgiving from The5Jones

A Lot to be Thankful For...

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with lots of Family around us.

The 5 Jones

The Henley's

The Jones'

The Caddell's

Daniel & Ashley

Mom, Granny & Ashley

Ashley, Pat, Gigi & Laurie

Shelly, Laurie & Lisa

Leah, Alexander & David

Shelly & Bryan

Would you believe, I didn't get a single picture of Cameron & Brenna? Someone send me one please!

Early Turkey

As of 8:30 this morning, our Bird is done. Yes, done.

Smells and looks great.

Too bad, lunch isn't until 1.......

What I'm Thankful for...

Laurie's First Thanksgiving




We had a very low-key Thanksgiving this year. With David, Leah & Alexander in Dallas visiting Leah's family and Brian's parents on a small vacation for the holiday, all the adults could sit at the same table for Turkey day for a change. The kids of course sat at the obligitory "kids table", someone has to. It was a nice day and evening. Lots of good food, lots of desserts and lots of football. We all left Friday morning and went to the ranch for the weekend. Very relaxing with perfect weather.

Now it's time to get the Christmas decorations up, presents bought and cards mailed.