Turkey Day to Christmas Cheer

What a beautiful weekend of family togetherness, sunny weather, and good eats! However, Melissa was sorely missed by all of us. Here are the two girls out back before dinner. Yes, Mel, Em raided your closet for something to wear as she only brought jeans and I wanted turkey day attire.





I cooked a 18 lb turkey with all the trimmings and I baked apple, pecan, and pumpkin pies. The crust was particularly flaky this year, always a plus. I almost think we only need the turkey to cook the stuffing in as all the sides were eaten by Sunday, but the turkey is still left! We did a little shopping on Black Friday, took several long walks (always a tradition in the Kerrick household), played a little golf (dad golfed a lot), played Scrabble, had mani/pedis and took in the new xmas movie Four Christmases. Our take was a little over the top in places, but silly. Alas, Turkey Day has come and gone; Colleen and I are home alone once again. Dad, Em, and Grammie are back at their respective homes. Here I am at the end of the day...... exhausted!

The fall decorations are all packed away and I have begun decorating for the Christmas and New Year holiday. Melissa, I am missing your help in setting up and decorating the tree!!! I turned the topiary xmas lights on this evening and it looks festive already. Only 3 short weeks until our London getaway!!