Let's eat turkey

The turkey was still slightly still frozen this morning when it was supposed to be going in the oven. We froze our hands trying to pry the frozen carcass apart so we could pull out the neck and giblets.  A long soak in the sink helped and the bird hit the roaster slathered in butter about an hour behind schedule.

On the menu:
Roasted turkey
Gravy
Mashed potatos
Cornbread dressing
Green bean casserole
Glazed carrots
Peas
Cranberries
Rolls
Pumpkin cheesecake
Tirimisu cake
Cranberry cocktails
Noodles {for Justin}

Brandi, Chuck and Max {their exchange student from Germany} joined us.  I was so busy in the kitchen that any plans I had for photos disappeared.  Luckily Amanda picked up the camera and snapped a shot of us in the kitchen.   

  And another of Justin and Max playing a soccer game.

We had a nice time!  But what a lot of work it is to pull a meal like this off.  And since I am not known for taking the easy route in the kitchen I was ready for a nap come meal time.

So thankful for this guy!  He is awesome!