Wow what a nice sunny day it is here in good ol’ *hometown* USA. As soon as I got the kids to school and took my shower I made my way to the grocery store for thanksgiving groceries trip #1. Trip #2 is tomorrow because my husband has the day off and he loves Costco. (We’re getting the turkey at Costco…….)
And lest you think I was going to bring all the groceries inside the house myself:
..and yes, he did get up and do it. 🙂
So, for preparations today, I am slowly getting organized to make sure I have all the things I need for the dishes I will be preparing on Thursday.
~Disposable turkey roaster because who wants to scrub out a turkey roaster?
~Bread for stuffing.
~Poultry seasoning, of which I have plenty because it’s one of those things that I never want to run out of so I end up getting more of it than I need.
~Turkey bags to roast the turkey in.
~wheat pilaf
~punch (sherbet in the freezer)….I will be putting the juice and soda on the porch to cool.
~pickles and olives (tray which used to belong to Rich’s grandmother)
~chips and dip
~I could make deviled eggs but haven’t committed yet.
~Orange jello salad (cool whip in freezer)
~crackers and cheese tray
~miscellaneous– more serving pieces
~corn casserole (sour cream and butter will be added, and eggs)
~more trays, plates, and dishes if needed
this along with the dishes that are in the kitchen (plates, bowls, and mugs)
These are the wonderful people attending our meal on Thursday, Lord willing:
Myself
Rich
Jacob-going to VT today to get Ethan, thank you J!
Ethan
David
Grace
Caleb
Seth
Sarah Joy
Michael
Mom-will be helping me in the kitchen
Dad
Dave
Maria-bringing pies, baklava, and wine
Amanda-bringing sweet potatoes, coleslaw, wine, and homemade cranberry sauce
Jason
Abigail
Naomi
Weston
Nate
Melissa-bringing a vegetable tray and a birthday cake
Makayla-birthday girl!
Gregory
Isaac
Cassandra-bringing salad
a guest invited by my sister
Now that I’m done with the groceries I am going to watch a movie, fold laundry and do some cleaning. Seth and Sarah will be home in an hour.
xo
Good to be Home 
Oh, bummer. I didn’t see my name on the list? 🙂 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
I agree with the above comment lol! Wow, cooking for 26 – I am impressed!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I was almost hoping my name would be on that list as well:):)
Did you actually watch a movie, fold laundry and do some cleaning all within that hour?:):)
Sounds like all that lovely first aware you have will be put in good use!😉 Had to say that too. Have a wonderful time. We are going to a friend’s house. They are from Wisconsin so that makes it feel more like family.😉
I have pie and jello duty.
*fiestaware oops my automatic spell check changed it to first aware 😞 lol