Growing Snowflowers

A jolly good time was had by all!



We had such a wonderful time yesterday at our neighbors home...the most delicious Thanksgiving meal you could have imagined (a large Italian American contingent as well as a Nordic twist makes for a delectable dinner). I wish I had a photo of the wild pheasant wild rice soup (Brady bagged those pheasants for the occasion), but I was too worried that Piper, sitting to my right would swipe my bowl...she kept saying "oh, I like this, this is very yummy"...I think I have a kid with exotic tastes!





Following the soup of all soups was a BANQUET fit for royalty! I can barely begin to describe what we had to eat, but it was traditional with a gourmet twist...twice baked mini potatoes, steamed green beans with bacon & pecans, dressing with chestnuts, a fabulous moist turkey with REAL gravy, sweet potato au gratin (my contribution) among other wondrous treats. Can anyone say YUMMO!



Desert was sinful, a trifle made with pumpkin & ginger with lashings and lashings of whipped cream, homemade apple pie, and my favorite thing of the entire night, a pumpkin spice cheesecake with a sweet glazed topping of nuts and currants. Whoa!



Of course Kristine is the host of all hosts, she is Giada, Nigella and Paula Dean wrapped up into one! Not only did she whip this meal together, but she managed to look coiffed the entire time...how do some people pull that off?? Just don't cross her while she's cooking or else you'll get whapped with this!



Kristine a great cook, she also knows how to 'make house', she is my French flea market, antique finding friend with the warmest, coziest home in the State of Minnesota! We are so lucky to have them as our neighbors, we always feel welcome and loved.

Well, of course there was fun as well, Piper was completely entertained by the under 12's and we barely saw her for most of the evening. She had a wonderful time and the girls are great with her! When we went around the table to share what we were thankful for, Dillon gave thanks for her 'Lord & Savior', Piper was next in line and gave thanks for 'toys & frogs' and once it reached the end of the table, Bryce, Dillon and Avery's 14 year old cousin stated "I am thankful for my AWESOME ninja skills"...truly a mixed bag of thanks, touching and hilarious all at the same time.

This is the true sign of someone who is Thankful.