Well, more acurrately, the feast started as a small dinner with Bryan, his parents and I. However, circumstances changed when family members learned that we would be serving a turducken. The numbers grew and we were joined by Bryan's brother Steve, his wife Carol, and their two boys John and Philip, and Bryan's brother Lem drove over from Dallas. Suddenly our dinner for four was a feast for nine.
After much research, Bryan and I decided the best way to cook the turducken was low and slow. So, at 6:40 a.m. I received a wake-up call so that I could put the beast in the oven.
I made dinner rolls (yes, from scratch), a green bean casserole, and cranberries. (Honestly, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without cranberries!). Members of Bryan's family brought additional fixin's including salads, sweet potatoes, stuffing, and pies.
The table was set in our living room. We only had to remove a pair of ottomans to make room for the large dining room table!
Once the birds were cooked and carved, folks were ready for the feasting. I didn't take very many pictures on Thursday, but I did get one of the carved birds. If you wonder what it looked like before it was carved - it looked just like a normal turkey. Ok, maybe not a normal turkey - it was a little flatter than a normal turkey.
Here are a few pictures from Bryan's mom of the afternoon.
Let the feast begin!
Yes, Bryan had everyone watching the proposal video. Here Lem, John, Gene, and Steve enjoy some post feast relaxation.
After the feasting, the kitchen was in pretty good shape.
I think after all was said and done, everyone really had a good time. Such a good time that there was even some rumbling that maybe Bryan and I should host the family Christmas. Oh my!
I hope y'all enjoyed a Thanksgiving filled with good food, family and some fun.
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