Fashion Statements and Good Times

On Thanksgiving, there were some serious fashion statements made on behalf of the 4 and under crowd.

Matt and Katie's daugther won the award for having the most adorable Hanna Andersson dress...sent to her by her grandmother.
Stuey sported the leave-room-for-dessert look, as he wore a button down classic white shirt and grey sweatpants. Nothing like an expandable waistline on Thanksgiving Day!
Nora wore an outfit that brought significant laughter-she picked it out herself. My sister Bonnie made her a kuspuk (an eskimo style shirt) for Christmas two years ago. At that time Nora wore it as a dress. As Nora has grown, she thinks it is STILL a dress, however. This was problematic last night-as I got ready with skirt and tights, she went to the closet and pulled out her kuspuk. I was thrilled to see her so excited to put it on. And I said, "Great! Lets pick out some pants to go with it!"
Nora replied, "No. Tights." She raced over to the sock drawer and pulled out a pair of tights. So she wore a shirt and tights. Too cute.

In the bottom photo, Christina Ball and her daughter Stella are on the left. She, Jason, Stella and Gavin came for a few minutes before dinner, which was so fun. Stuey had a hard time sharing his trucks with 2 year old Gavin, so there were a few tears shed but I was so glad they came by for a few minutes before heading to dinner. Jason is a wildlife trooper and Patrick and him had lots to talk about with regards to hunting and fishing in Kodiak. Within a few minutes of Jason coming in the door, Patrick and him were over by the computer looking at photos of elks, deer and other furry creatures.

For the 9th year in a row, I haven't had to cook the turkey. Pretty amazing. I've actually never been in charge of a turkey. i've been blessed by Patrick always cooking it (with Gregg's assistance in the early years...). I rather enjoy just doing the stuffing and maybe another side dish. The turkey is too much pressure. And I must say-Patrick gets it RIGHT ON. Perfectly moist. Perfectly cooked. IN the past 2 years we've discovered brining is the KEY for a moist turkey. YUM YUM YUM.

Zoya