I've always been a Thanksgiving fan, because frankly...I like food. A lot. So this year, I was obviously looking forward to sharing that great American tradition with Makenna. Who also likes food. A lot. Adding to our usual excitement for the Thanksgiving experience was the fact that Chad's grandparents would be coming down from New England. We couldn't wait to see them again!
A couple of days before Turkey Day, Great Grammy and Great Grampy arrived. We met up at good old D'Vine Wine, since Chad was working, and had a tasty little beverage to start the evening off.
Then it was off for a delicious dinner at Saltgrass to begin our few days of gluttony.
Thanksgiving morning, I was up early making some homemade rolls and sweet potato casserole to take to Round One, with Mimi and Granddad. We got Toots decked out in her pretty Thanksgiving dress, which her Daddy will want me to tell everyone he picked out. (Yes, he really did.)
At Mimi and Granddad's, Makenna charmed the pants off of every out-of-town family member there (and probably a few IN town family members, too!).
She donned her turkey bib and gobbled down some of the tastiest goodies her sweet little tastebuds have ever had - turkey, tomatoes, squash casserole, green beans, cornbread stuffing. She was in HEAVEN!
And of course, when she finished, she gave herself a stunning new hairdo with her gooey, grubby little hands!
After a hand wash, a great walk and some more visiting, it was time to head to Round Two at Uncle Randy and Auntie Karen's. Toots took the opportunity to get in her turkey-induced nap on the way, since it was a little bit of a drive. But when we arrived, she was ready for some more deliciousness - just NOT a fan of Auntie Jennifer's pilgrim hats!
Brisket, sweet potatoes, some more turkey...she downed it all like a champ and finished off with some sweet peaches. This girl knows how to eat!!
After dinner, Makenna had a ball playing with whatever she could get her hands on.
Some spatulas,
a magazine,
and maybe a napkin or two.
She faced off with Rudy, the dog, and just generally kept us all entertained.
All in all, I would say it was QUITE the successful first Thanksgiving!
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