Thanksgiving: a recap.

I can’t believe thanksgiving is over. I had been ho-humming about it for a while. As many of you know this was our first year away from our family and in Arizona for a Holiday which meant one thing: we had to cook. This thought was pretty terrifying to me. I HATE cooking. I do cook for us on a regular bases but I have been rather intimidated by exploring anything outside the realms that I’m familiar with. I’m pretty darn proud of us though, dinner was completely edible, very yummy, and no one got worms! Marc made the best turkey I’ve ever eaten, and I don’t like meat. The broccoli casserole I made was very tasty, although the corn bread I made needed some help. They only thing that wasn’t good at all was the pumpkin pie we bought from the grocery store, ew, Aurora likes it though. I’m glad our first Holiday was successful but I’m still really excited to head home to Pittsburgh for Christmas and eat food that someone else made for a change. I can’t help but love Granny Pkay’s cooking!

Marc's yummy turkey in the oven.

I'm so proud!


Piston really wanted some too. He did get a couple bites from the table.

We did get to eat dinner with family. We skyped with Marc's family during dinner! I love technology sometimes!

Happy Trails!

gobble gobble!

Just wanted to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! This is going to be a very different turkey day for us. This really is the first major holiday that we will be spending in Arizona, it’s kind of sad, but it’s also kind of exciting. This year we are cooking our own food and starting our own traditions. I’m really tickled about it. I hope everyone eats until their pants don’t fit because I’m sure going to… mmm pumpkin pie….

Wait a minute... a thanksgiving peacock?!?! ^.^ Aurora and I made Thanksgiving decorations, a new tradition!

What I’m thankful for:

*My awesome husband
*Our adorable daughter
*Our crazy and loyal dog
*My amazing family (on both sides ^_^)
*Our adventure in Arizona
*Blogging and blogging friends
*Going back to school
*Discovering my own way of being creative

Happy Turkey Trails!

pumkin pie anyone?

I’ve been so excited for the Christmas and holiday season I almost completely forgot about Thanksgiving! One of my favorite holidays is just around the corner. I have great memories of visiting friends and family and eating way to much of my Uncles Cajun turkey! This year we’re going to be tackling the task of cooking dinner ourselves. I most defiantly plan on documenting our journey because I think it’s going to be very entertaining. The good news is that we got a free turkey from our local grocery store! The bad news is I have absolutely no idea what to do with it! It should be exciting!

Well to get us in the Thanksgiving mood I found some really great decorating ideas on Etsy that I’d love to share!

Jenn Matthews

Janice Cordeiro

Dining Out

By Dan

Vintagies

Silky Creek Gallery

Bits and Barley

Happy Trails!